just took my "before" pics.....YUCK!

I so feel the same way... I mean you kinda notice your getting chunkier and then one day I look in the mirror and it's like WHOLLY CRAP! where did all that come from?!

Take one day at a time, and just focus on getting through that day. Every journey began with a single step.. U can do this. I am taking a picture and weighing in each week to keep me accountable. I dont take those half dressed photos..I am too modest for all that, but something to keep me on track. I think its great your hubby is supporting u.

I've only lost about 5 pounds since I started this, but I did a crazy workout this weekend and someone posted the pictures of me. I hated them. While I was all proud that I was doing it, I see myself in all my sweaty, gut hanging over my workout pants glory and I was so upset. So if I can see those and push myself to not ever look like that again, you can do it too!

That's the same thing that happened to me. It's been 9 months now and I'm only 9 pounds away from my goal. I never thought I could achieve this. If I can do it you can do it. I felt the same way. Now I can't wait to exercise. I'm commited to logging my food and love all the support I have her. You've made the first step, now lets get at it! Step feeling bad about it and JUST DO IT!

Me too! Mine are HORRIFIC!! I was in shock. I thought I was still a little sexy but booooy was I wrong!! I want this weight off YESTERDAY!

I can feel your pain..I saw pics of myself for New Year's eyes. I was floored trying to figure out who the fat woman wearing my outfit was....lol. I am very happy to be starting my journey, as wall as a little impatient. I think we will do fine. It does take a lot of will power and determination. With time we can do this. we didn't become overweight overnight, and we won't lose it overnight. Good luck to you on your journey.

You are so right...we didn't gain it overnight so it is gonna take sometime to get it off. But consistance and my 'past pictures" are all the motivation that I need. I don't like having a double chin....and that was all i saw in my old pictures...along with a double body...lol

You can do it. Just set a goal and keep a good mind set. Look at that picture everyday and remind yourself why you are doing what you are doing. Once you get on a roll take periodic pictures to compare and that will help keep you motivated as well.

People say it will take as much time to lose it as it did to gain it...well it took me 2 months to go from 124lb to 160lb...so I was imagining losing it all within 2 months but I think it will take me a bit longer than that!

My before pics were also a shock to me! My top half is much slimmer and in shape (sort of) and my lower half is much bigger, Im pear shaped but all the weight went on around my middle, everytime I look in the mirror I focus on my top half so it was a shock to see the whole of me! Until I saw those pics I always thought I was fine!

Im so glad I took those pics because even though Ive only lost 5lb, the difference in my tummy is amazing. I also Stayed The Same for a month!!!!! Scales didnt move until end of December. But now I am losing about half a pound to a pound per week so stick with it! In my 30s I had a fast metabolism, I lost 45lb after every pregnancy and it fell off, but this time around its much slower. Stick with it and you will soon see results. You can do this!

i just posted my before pics last night......

yes i took measurements...well my hubby did them for me. i was very embarassed but im lucky he is happy with me the way i look right now. it can only get better....

Sounds like you have great support from the hubby which is a plus!