Before Pics :'(

Best thing you can do is take a before picture. It's the best motivation for when you are on your journey. In a month you can take another and look for yourself and see the difference your 30 day shred has done. Good luck on your journey. you will become a strong, motivated lady!!!

Put those pictures on your fridge (but you can take them down when company comes over) and every time you think of cheating you will see those pics and stop yourself. Great motivation.
With the support you get from this site I know you will do great and look great in no time.

The hardest part of the weight loss journey is the first part - taking that first step towards actually doing something about your weight. And you've done that, so it's all downhill from here (in a good way!)!

Don't look at the scales too often, keep up your exercise and stay within your MFP calorie goals and the weight will come off. Don't get frustrated if it's only a half a pound or a pound or two a week, slow weight loss is easier to sustain for a longer period.

Be sure to take your measurements!!!!! Especially if you are doing 30DS!! Most times you will not lose much weight with 30DS BUT the inches will come off....Dont let the lack of scale movement derail your progress!!! ) Good luck!!! Just keep those pictures in the back of your mind as motivation! You got this!!!

Don't worry, we're all in this toguether!! Do a lot of exercise and eat well!!

We've all been there and you CAN change!

Don't HOPE it works - MAKE it work.

it's a lifestyle change - isn't it about living healthier, and having a better life?

there's no perfect size or perfect body - even those we think have perfect bodies have body hang ups.....

Well said! Love your stats, very inspirational!

Let that be your motivation. The 30DS really does work! Stay committed to it. I lost 7 lbs but over 10 inches on it. Its awesome. I would also suggest taking measurements you would be surprised how many inches you lose.

Good Luck on your journey.

Good Morning!!

I took some before pic as well (http://toneandgroan.wordpress.com/the-beginning-readers-get-ready-to-flinch/) and thought the same thing last month.

Previously, last summer, I did the 30 Day Shred (then got off track for a number of reasons). One thing to keep in mind, THE SCALE ISN"T EVERYTHING!! Take your measurements and take progress pictures afterwords. You are changing your muscle definition, which doesn't always agree with the 'scale', but looks great on your figure.

Put those pictures on your fridge (but you can take them down when company comes over) and every time you think of cheating you will see those pics and stop yourself. Great motivation.
With the support you get from this site I know you will do great and look great in no time.

I did something similar to that. I put pics of myself in my bikini before I had kids (when I was a size 2 and 120lbs) on the inside of the pantry where all the snacks are. It is great motivation!!!! I am now down to a 6 and 128lbs, hey having kids change your hips so goodbye size 2. BUt they were worth it and I still feel great!

Patience is the only advice I can give you, when I started it was a brief burst of downward movement then slow and steady since, 4 1/2 months in I am down 35 pounds but the fitness difference is amazing. I'm seeing muscles that dissappeared 30 years ago, lol. Takes a long time to put it on, and a long time to take it off, so be patient, it takes time for your body to get used to a new routine. If you are doing the 30DS remember not to undereat. I see folks all the time doing 800 calorie workouts and eating a 1,000 calories, geez.

Use that as motivation! Just think about how awesome the 'after picture' will be

Good luck in your journey!

Good for you for taking the before pics!! It's a really tough wake up call, but you'll need them when a month later you're not really sure if you've made any progress or not. It's hard (for me at least) to see those changes without comparing pictures.

And definitely take measurements! Sometimes the scale won't move but you will lose inches.

"Success is the sum of small efforts repeated day in and day out." ~~ Robert Collier.

You CAN do this....just make the commitment to yourself! Set goals for yourself....daily, monthly, and long term. Weight loss is simple, but not easy! Follow your plan and above all, STICK WITH IT! You can do it! You'll be so glad you did! Have a wonderful weight loss journey....it's WELL worth the effort! The brand new you is just waiting around the corner

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You will be in tears in a few months but happy tears to see the progress you've made, trust me! My only regret was never taking before pics. Many people skip the before pics because of how emotional it can be, I know I did! Be proud you took that pic, that's the first step to changing. My advice is to count EVERY calorie, EVERY single one and know that moderation is key. I ate everything, burgers, fries, pizza...... ALL with a budget. You can still have a cookie, IF you have that much in calories left for the day. BEWARE...... exercise is addicting!! :-) I found that after the first 4 days of torture that it becomes fun and something that is no longer a chore (granted sometimes the first 10 minutes of a workout I'd disagree hehe) Don't deprive yourself and know that the picture you took today is just the beginning of a journey with that being a huge step. Look at the pic and know that you will never be there again. Good luck!! :-)

SW 155.1
GW and CW 112.0