Before pic...

RunMyOregonBunsOff
RunMyOregonBunsOff Posts: 862 Member
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I don't want to but I think that I should take one...and maybe just keep it to myself until I make some awesome progress. How long did you weight after starting your journy before taking abefore picture?

On another note, I would love to have some more friends on here to help keep me motivated! :smile:

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  • kate11233
    kate11233 Posts: 13
    Yes! deffs take a before pic! It's good to be able to compare and see how much your hard work pain off!
  • SweetxCatastrophe
    SweetxCatastrophe Posts: 593 Member
    I accidentally had a before pic taken at a wedding...I thought I looked good but cameras don't lie.

    You'll definitely want a before picture
  • shorty35565
    shorty35565 Posts: 1,425 Member
    I lost 10lbs before taking a b4 picture. 8 of those lbs were in the 1st week so most likely that was all water. So I lost like 2lbs of fat b4 taking a b4 picture. I didn't want to take one either, but I'm happy I did now. So I would suggest taking one for comparison, cuz on those weeks where the scale stops moving, u can just take a new pic and compare. Then u can see that ur still progressing even when the stupid scale wont budge.
    My belly is my trouble spot, so I took a few with my shirt up from the front and side so I could really see.
  • russdev
    russdev Posts: 163 Member
    Yes do take before pics. Also feel free to add me as friend more than happy to keep each other motivated..

    Russell
  • kathyc727
    kathyc727 Posts: 187 Member
    Absolutely take a before picture.
  • PlushHyena
    PlushHyena Posts: 28
    I'm too lazy to take a before picture now (and I've already lost 6 pounds, although I don't feel like I did), but this talk has reminded me of a hideous photo of me from my grandpa's birthday. I may have weighed a few less than I do now, but I looked so fat in that picture, I think I'll use it as my reference.

    Although a pro before picture would need to be taken in some underwear, I guess. :D
  • DawnieB1977
    DawnieB1977 Posts: 4,248 Member
    I've got 'before' pics from just after I had my 2nd baby (last May) and I look terrible! It's good to have them though and look at them and compare how different i look now.

    I started personal training when my daughter was 8 weeks old and my PT takes measurements, which is also really helpful for comparison purposes.

    Feel free to add me as a friend on here.
  • dutchk
    dutchk Posts: 121 Member
    I didn't take a posed "before" pic but I had a number of pics of me (family reunion, Christmas with the grandkids, etc). For me that was plenty for a comparison. I've pasted them together and put them on my computer desktop so I always have a reminder of what I don't want to be. Good motivator for me.
  • amazon75
    amazon75 Posts: 165
    Even if you don't share them with anyone ever, definitely take progress pics. It will help you see the progress you're making when you start doubting yourself later on. :) I take a monthly pic and now I can look back and see just how far I've come.
  • MelisRunning
    MelisRunning Posts: 819 Member
    Yes! And save your "fat" jeans so you can compare them with your "new" clothes as you lose! That is real eye opener.
  • RunMyOregonBunsOff
    RunMyOregonBunsOff Posts: 862 Member
    Thanks for all of your thoughs and advice!
  • LosingLucy
    LosingLucy Posts: 2 Member
    Definitely take one - you can forget about it until you take your afters if it's too painful to look at haha
  • jcjsjones
    jcjsjones Posts: 571 Member
    I did not take a before pic (I have avoided the camera for years), but now I regret it. My vote is YES!!
  • specialkyc
    specialkyc Posts: 384 Member
    Definitely take a before pic...you'll be glad you did.

    Feel free to add me.
  • kate4vt
    kate4vt Posts: 20
    I took a bunch of before pics in a bathing suit last week. Woof.

    However, none of those were as bad as some that were posted of me on facebook this weekend. Ummm... I didn't realize that it was physically possible to look so gross while sitting down. I want to burn my monitor. Ugh.

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