Before/After Pics and unrealistic goals
I’m thinking about getting a before picture up, even though my main picture is the most recent picture I could find, easily, of myself. However, I realized that I, overall, don’t have many pictures of myself recently. At least not any full body pictures. I carefully weed out most pictures where I “look fat” in or where my double chin is obvious. (Even when I was skinny I had a double chin b/c my chin is recessed so that’s something I’ve ALWAYS been self conscious about.) I guess I could take a self portrait of myself in the mirror and post that but I have such an aversion to looking at my body. I mean really looking at it. I’m trying to love my body for what it is no matter what, but without at least a smile on my face in the picture and that I know I’m having fun, it’s hard.
Arg, why can’t this whole process just happen immediately? That would be so much easier… but then again I guess I didn’t put on 60lbs immediately either. 55lbs put on over 5 years, and I’m expecting to take it all off in less then 1???
Maybe my goals are a little unrealistic…
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Unfortunately it doesn’t happen immediately.
I know where you are coming from. I have very few “fat” pictures that I could find and post for my before pic. In ten years time I rarely took pictures. Or if I did I always hide behind people.
I hope you do take a self portrait and post it. Very motivating. Good luck!
I get frustrated at how long it takes too. But gaining sure doesn’t take very long! After a few good workouts, I want to see a visible difference, and I have to remind myself that if I keep at it day by day, I will see results again.
Hey Sara,
This blog is very insightful. I think lots of women can relate to it. Personally, I decided to have fun while doing my self portrait. I feel pretty good about the picture and can connect it to me having fun with getting healthy. So when I look at it, it reminds me that the journey I am on for wellness can be reflected in everything I do.
Looking forward to your next blog.
Rae