Come Join Us! Photos Taken During Your Weight Loss?

dairyou

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Has anyone ever started a thread where you took a photo once a month while you are on your diet? For example when you start, take a starting photo...post it here and then post a photo every month after?

If there is one, that would be great! It always encourages me to see others on the same path.

So is there one? :)

Deb
 
This is a great idea! I might even start with just a head shot- I notice weight loss in my face pretty quickly.....
 
Great idea to post it. I have taken a picture, not one I will share as I had hubby take it when I just got out of the shower so I could see a change anywhere! But I will get him to take one a little later that I can post.
 

I was thinking about doing this too. If I make a commitment to post a photo monthly, then I'll be more likely to not slack off. I guess its some sort of accountability....The question is, am I really committed? LOL I should be since we just purchased an exercise machine!

Deb
 
Well, I did it. I looked at a photo took in 2005 when I was 147 and today's picture I'm at 200. It's sad....but it's an eye opener. I now know what I need to do.
 
Well, I did it. I looked at a photo took in 2005 when I was 147 and today's picture I'm at 200. It's sad....but it's an eye opener. I now know what I need to do.

I've been there done that too :( Hang in there.

I lost 30 lbs after I had DS and then I gained it back. It took so long to take off...Why did I let it happen? Not to mention as you get older the fat displaces to other areas!

After 13 years I think I'm finally committed to try and do again.
 
I don't officially have pics, but I do compare one month to the other. I am a camera person (I carry it with me 24/7), so there are new pics every week! I will pull a few for the last few weeks today and post them.
 
OK, it's been one week and I have lost 3 lbs. I so happy with myself. I think I will take a picture every other month and compare my progress that way too.
 
Here is a link to my before photos.

http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=28565853&postcount=35

There are 3 very unflattering ones and then one that I believe is more realistic.

I weighed 219.2 lbs in these photos and continued to weigh that until October 14, 2008.

From October 14 to the end of November I lost 14 lbs, but gained more than 6 back (ouch)!! So as of Jan 1, I started again.

My "NEW" starting weight was 212, and as of this morning I am 203.8 :banana: can you say HAPPY DANCE!! I am very happy that I am sticking to it so far and actually seeing results. I think the little bit of excersize is helping a lot.

I have also tried to eliminate salt (or at least llimit it) and I drink more than my 8 glasses of water every day.

I am doing WW online, but have not really gotten into the new momentum program, I am sticking to what I know and it is working. **Fingers Crossed**.

Can't wait to see some other pics!!

Amy
 
Awesome idea...I have a few from our Dec trip to Disney and one just a week ago...not a pretty site...largest weight was 258...in September roughly...now at 244...so 14 down and a looong ways to go...but these help me hold myself accountable...so here they are...
http://www.islandfarmgoldens.com/uploads/photos/small/0041.JPG
Picking out a puppy last Sat...

A behind shot...shoot me now...at AK in Dec

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Okay...need to print these out...and post them all over the fridge...:scared1:
 
Okay, we're starting Weight Watchers on Saturday, dieting and exercising Monday. We got our Aero Pilates on Wednesday so I don't have any more excuses to loose weight!

Here's my photo:

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I'll post another photo in a month. I hope I loose some weight!

Deb
 
I decided to make it official. I went to storage and hunted down my "when I am skinny" bikini I bought years ago (literally) and have yet to wear. I am putting it on tonight and taking the "before" photo. Cant wait to see it :scared: , but I will have some good comparisons to look back at when I can actually wear it in public!
 
How's everyone doing?

Okay, I went to Weight Watchers today. I weigh 164.1.

I signed up for the online part too so hopefully I will track what I eat faithfully. Pepsi is my downfall so I'm going to try to only drink 3 cans a week verses 1 1/2 cans per day. You get 35 extra points and 1 can is equal to 3 points. I've even thought of having a can a day, but I know Pepsi is not good for you...but I love it!

Starting the diet on Tuesday. My goal is to stick to WW, drink 5 cups of water to start and exercize 5 days a week on my Pilates machine.

Wish me luck!!!

Deb
 
I had another good week I lost 3 lbs. That brings me to a total of 6 lbs in two weeks. I haven't started working out yet. I know I need to start. (I just need 49 lbs more to lose.)
 
I had another good week I lost 3 lbs. That brings me to a total of 6 lbs in two weeks. I haven't started working out yet. I know I need to start. (I just need 49 lbs more to lose.)


Wow! You're doing great even with out the exercise! Make sure to keep up the good work!

Deb
 
Awesome idea...I have a few from our Dec trip to Disney and one just a week ago...not a pretty site...largest weight was 258...in September roughly...now at 244...so 14 down and a looong ways to go...

Dizneydawn-you are doing great. You are already down 14 lbs and that is a great ccomplioshemnt. Dont butt shots do it every time..I saw one of mine in Disney and it shocked me..somehow it always looks bigger in other peoples cameras :rotfl2:
Keep up the great work and that puppy is adorable!!!

How's everyone doing?

Okay, I went to Weight Watchers today. I weigh 164.1.Pepsi is my downfall so I'm going to try to only drink 3 cans a week verses 1 1/2 cans per day. You get 35 extra points and 1 can is equal to 3 points. I've even thought of having a can a day, but I know Pepsi is not good for you...but I love it!


Hey Dairyou-congrats on signing up for WW,that is a great step and I have to tell you,your weight is one of my goals,lol .
Soda..ack that is part of your downfall..Im telling you replace the soda with something else,like water or even crystal light and the weight and bloat will surely come off but I know what its like when you really love something..so just making those smalll cut backs like youre doing will help as well.



I had another good week I lost 3 lbs. That brings me to a total of 6 lbs in two weeks. I haven't started working out yet. I know I need to start. (I just need 49 lbs more to lose.)


Hey NC State-
6lbs is terrific,and like you said you havent even started working out,so that will sure help too!!!!!



Hi Raenstoirm--where is that bikini shot?? I think the last bikini I wore was when I was 6 so good for you. One of my big goals is to actually wear a bathing suit again and to go swimming. I used to love to swim but really am just too ashamed to wear a bathing suit in public just now..so again a goal..
but break out those photos!

By the way Im Marcy..would love to join in with you guys. Im on the WISH boards as well doing the BL challenge but would love to join you here too.Pictures are a huge motivator and a huge scare tactic ..well for me at least.
somehow I never look as big as I am in my own mirror but when I see a pix of myself..oh geez..the truth is right there.
I have about 100 lbs to lose to get to the health standards goal for myself but hey I dont remember even being born that small,lol so Im taking it one step at a time and probably setting 75lbs as my big goal and then going from there.

I will post some full body shots before..ack dont laugh..please !!!!
and then will update monthly..great thread and great idea.

I already signed up to do the WDW2010 half marathon with no physical activity experience at all :confused3 so this will be a huge motivator for me.I ordered a treadmill which should be here in about 2 weeks and I am so excited.,

as for eating..Im already down 80 lbs..I am a raw foods chef and instructor but fell off the wagon holiday time so gained some of that back -plus I still had way more to lose so my challenge is there and I accept it 100%. this new year is about me and change and I will be a healthier more active person if it kills me..well not kill me but wear me out in a sweaty treadmill coma,hows that :lmao:

have a great day everyone and I look forward to seeing less of you as the months go by!!!!! :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:
 
I weighed 219.2 lbs in these photos and continued to weigh that until October 14, 2008.

My "NEW" starting weight was 212, and as of this morning I am 203.8 :banana: can you say HAPPY DANCE!!

I have also tried to eliminate salt (or at least llimit it) and I drink more than my 8 glasses of water every day.

I am doing WW online, but have not really gotten into the new momentum program, I am sticking to what I know and it is working. **Fingers Crossed**.

Can't wait to see some other pics!!

Amy


Hey Amy,,sorry I missed you,my quote post never stuck.
You make an adorable Wilma,the other 2 Flintstones are adorable too!!!

How are you finding the new WW program?..I know so many people that have had success with WW so good for you! You have already had a great weight loss so congrats and I agree with you.,drinking more water will help!

Do you know they say you should drink half your body weight in water a day,,man I would float away :rotfl2: but Im trying it..I bought 2 separate pitchers to keep with just my water intake for the day and man ...a visual to see how much you drank and how much more to go is a great help. kind of like posting photos of ourselves..which I must say is very brave of all of us and I will do mine tonight I promise,lol

Have a great day and drink that water.I just filled a glass myself.
 
I officially started today. I've drank 5 cups of water and did not have any Pepsi yet! Though it is only 10:00 am...lol

How are the rest of you doing?

Deb
 
Well, we are snowed in and all I can think about is FOOD! I'm staying strong!
 














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