Come Join Us! Photos Taken During Your Weight Loss?

[natenapril]

Hey guys can I join? I tried WW and ALLI and failed miserably SO this time I am just going to journal, eat more veggies and drink my water.

I am going to Disneyworld this year and really would like to be able to look at the pictures afterwards.
I am as of today at 253lbs I was at 258 in December
I am 6 ft tall
These pictures are going to be brutal.
I want to lose at least 30 lbs before we head to Disney. I ordered TurboJam so that I can work out at home.

So that was a really bad pic my DH took that made me realize just how big my stomach,butt, and arms have gotten.
So dish your secrets how to ditch this weight. Because I really need to

 

[dairyou]

Hey guys can I join? I tried WW and ALLI and failed miserably SO this time I am just going to journal, eat more veggies and drink my water.

I am going to Disneyworld this year and really would like to be able to look at the pictures afterwards.
I am as of today at 253lbs I was at 258 in December
I am 6 ft tall
These pictures are going to be brutal.
I want to lose at least 30 lbs before we head to Disney. I ordered TurboJam so that I can work out at home.

So that was a really bad pic my DH took that made me realize just how big my stomach,butt, and arms have gotten.
So dish your secrets how to ditch this weight. Because I really need to

Welcome to the group. I wish I had some secret! We'd all be rich if we did

I think the pictures are a good motivator for me. It works as an accountability. I could lie and say I lost such and such pounds but the picture is the proof!

Good Luck! Hang In There

Deb

 

[dairyou]

Today I used 19.5 points of my 21 daily. I had wheat toast w/tsp butter and a slice of deli turkey. For lunch I had a can of Progresso soup with an apple. I was pretty hungry most of the day so I need to eat more. Plus the cupboards were empty of healthy food and I had to go to the store after work. For dinner I ended up having a cup of cook rice with 2 eggs added. My mock fried rice...lol For dessert I had a Fudgesicle. I'm not hungry and I drank all my water. I only did 10 min. on my Pilates because somebody messed with the straps and I couldn't figure out how to undo it. Hopefully I will have enough motivation to get back on it tomorrow.

How did everybody else do today?

Deb

 

[Raenstoirm]

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!

I took them (well technically my husband took them). I got 4 shots, one from each perspective. The back shot is what really makes me go "yuck!" Its not my butt or my thighs it is my actual back. I am so wide! I plan on taking the same 4 shots in the same suit every Friday. When i start to see progress, I may just post them. Right now, NO WAY!

Oh and to our little group!

 

[fluffernutter]

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
Deb

Hey Deb--you did great yesterday with your points and food choices..good for you. so did you stay away from the evil Pepsi???

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

sorry about the weather...thats the worst when you feel trapped in the house with food that is all around you. I hope you had some healthy choices to choose from ..if not..it was just one day and you can have a good clean start for today

Hey guys can I join? I tried WW and ALLI and failed miserably SO this time I am just going to journal, eat more veggies and drink my water.

I am as of today at 253lbs I was at 258 in December
I am 6 ft tall These pictures are going to be brutal.
So dish your secrets how to ditch this weight. Because I really need to

Welcome...arent pix a great motivator. I took mine the other night and ACK.,,it was downright scary..totally different then I envision myself in my own mind,lol
but I have to tell you,your pix arent brutal. You definitely dont look your weight. I heard turbojam was cool,so that will be a great help and water and fruits and veggies are really your friends!! They will fill you up so that you wont need to have the other junk. Just keep the foods prepared in your fridge,like cut up fruit or carrot sticks with a healthy hummus or dip. know what your triggers are and try to plan ahead for them.you can do this!!!



Im doing okay,yesterday I had a great start on my green smoothies plan but then caved at dinnertime and had a cooked vegan meal,not bad at all compared to the way Ive eaten in the past so all in all it was a good day.
so far this morning,,im off to another good tasty green smoothie for breakfast. yesterdays smoothie for lunch did not do it for me at all,,bad combos or something,,,it had basil in it which Ive never had before so that might be it..but Im having a pineapple gazpacho for lunch and it looks yummy.

hope you all have a great day!!!!

 

[fluffernutter]

I took them (well technically my husband took them). I got 4 shots, one from each perspective. The back shot is what really makes me go "yuck!" Its not my butt or my thighs it is my actual back. I am so wide! I plan on taking the same 4 shots in the same suit every Friday. When i start to see progress, I may just post them. Right now, NO WAY!

Oh and to our little group!

thanks for the welcome,,and I totally understand about posting the photos. the ones I just took are just not for the naked eye right now.wouldnt want to make anyone go blind from shock So when there is significant progress I will show those pix..but later I will post a more covered up photo of me,lol.
I was going to take update pictures every month..but weekly might be a good idea,thanks

 

[mom2faith]

Hi everyone.

Well, 2 1/2 weeks in and I am doing OK. I am down a total of 9.6lbs. I am finding the water drinking so easy this time, but I am struggling with the balanced meals. I am staying under my points, but I know I am still not eating "heathly" - KWIM? For example, here is yesterday:

Oatmeal/Milk - 4 points
Water (x 4)
Chili - 6 points
Fat Free Pudding - 2 points
Water (x 2)
Orange - 1 point
Water (x2)
Egg Beaters, scrambled - 2 points
Whole Grain toast - 3 points
with butter - 2 points
Fat free Pudding - 2 points
Water (x 3)

Total Points - 22, allowed 26

But...as you can see I am not getting those fruits and vegies in. I really struggle with this.

On a high note, my jeans feel awful!! I bought them when I was 219.2 and now I am 202.4, so they are baggy to say the least. I will not let myself get a new pair until I am 195 or less, so for now it is belts and baggy-butt - LOL.

I also have not excersized enough. I tend to do it once a week at the most, but tonight is Yoga, so that will help. 1 1/2 hours of stretching and zen

Hope everyone is well, and congrats on all the losses!!!

But

 

[dairyou]

Hi everyone.

Well, 2 1/2 weeks in and I am doing OK. I am down a total of 9.6lbs. I am finding the water drinking so easy this time, but I am struggling with the balanced meals. I am staying under my points, but I know I am still not eating "heathly" - KWIM? For example, here is yesterday:

Oatmeal/Milk - 4 points
Water (x 4)
Chili - 6 points
Fat Free Pudding - 2 points
Water (x 2)
Orange - 1 point
Water (x2)
Egg Beaters, scrambled - 2 points
Whole Grain toast - 3 points
with butter - 2 points
Fat free Pudding - 2 points
Water (x 3)

Total Points - 22, allowed 26

But...as you can see I am not getting those fruits and vegies in. I really struggle with this.

On a high note, my jeans feel awful!! I bought them when I was 219.2 and now I am 202.4, so they are baggy to say the least. I will not let myself get a new pair until I am 195 or less, so for now it is belts and baggy-butt - LOL.

I also have not excersized enough. I tend to do it once a week at the most, but tonight is Yoga, so that will help. 1 1/2 hours of stretching and zen

Hope everyone is well, and congrats on all the losses!!!

But

I think you're doing great! Baggy jeans is such a good thing!

 

[dairyou]

Hey Deb--you did great yesterday with your points and food choices..good for you. so did you stay away from the evil Pepsi???





sorry about the weather...thats the worst when you feel trapped in the house with food that is all around you. I hope you had some healthy choices to choose from ..if not..it was just one day and you can have a good clean start for today





Welcome...arent pix a great motivator. I took mine the other night and ACK.,,it was downright scary..totally different then I envision myself in my own mind,lol
but I have to tell you,your pix arent brutal. You definitely dont look your weight. I heard turbojam was cool,so that will be a great help and water and fruits and veggies are really your friends!! They will fill you up so that you wont need to have the other junk. Just keep the foods prepared in your fridge,like cut up fruit or carrot sticks with a healthy hummus or dip. know what your triggers are and try to plan ahead for them.you can do this!!!



Im doing okay,yesterday I had a great start on my green smoothies plan but then caved at dinnertime and had a cooked vegan meal,not bad at all compared to the way Ive eaten in the past so all in all it was a good day.
so far this morning,,im off to another good tasty green smoothie for breakfast. yesterdays smoothie for lunch did not do it for me at all,,bad combos or something,,,it had basil in it which Ive never had before so that might be it..but Im having a pineapple gazpacho for lunch and it looks yummy.

hope you all have a great day!!!!

I didn't have any Pepsi. It's totally a mind game. I told myself I was allowed 3 Pepsi's a week and since I know that it's not so tempting to drink it...go figure.

Keep up your good work! You're smoothies sound tasty!

 

[dairyou]

A coworker of mine has toast in the morning and when I asked her what it was it only equaled 2 points!

She takes a double wheat english muffins and toasts it. Then she takes a Baby Bell Swiss Creamy cheese (a wedge) and spreads it on top. It was so yummy and only 2 points! I'm not a huge breakfast eater so this was just right.

Thought I'd share in case any of you are interested

Deb

 

[Dizneydawn]

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
Keep up the great work and that puppy is adorable!!!

Thanks...and it will get better...


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 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
Okay..I need you to go back and re-write this...you have lost 80 lbs so far and would like to lose nother 75 or so? You have done awesome girl so far and have accomplished more than most of us already...you are in the home stretch! Even if it is longer than you want...1/2 way is a huge percentage...!
have a great day everyone and I look forward to seeing less of you as the months go by!!!!!

Hey guys can I join? I tried WW and ALLI and failed miserably SO this time I am just going to journal, eat more veggies and drink my water.

I am going to Disneyworld this year and really would like to be able to look at the pictures afterwards.
I am as of today at 253lbs I was at 258 in December
I am 6 ft tall
These pictures are going to be brutal.
I want to lose at least 30 lbs before we head to Disney. I ordered TurboJam so that I can work out at home.

So that was a really bad pic my DH took that made me realize just how big my stomach,butt, and arms have gotten.
So dish your secrets how to ditch this weight. Because I really need to

Laughed at the pic cause we are so much alike...except I am 5'4 so picture your weight and 8 inches shorter... see now don't you feel better?

I can tell you that one of the secrets I have...is the thread I started on this section over a year ago...daily interaction ( like 3-4 pages of posts a day) with awesome women who hold each other accountable and still lend an understanding ear...we have not all posted pics of progress though...so I am glad this thread was started...I think we need to go recruit from some other threads to get more pics here...we could all use motivation...so let's get this thread hopping!

 

[mom2faith]

Hey guys can I join? I tried WW and ALLI and failed miserably SO this time I am just going to journal, eat more veggies and drink my water.

I am going to Disneyworld this year and really would like to be able to look at the pictures afterwards.
I am as of today at 253lbs I was at 258 in December
I am 6 ft tall
These pictures are going to be brutal.
I want to lose at least 30 lbs before we head to Disney. I ordered TurboJam so that I can work out at home.

So that was a really bad pic my DH took that made me realize just how big my stomach,butt, and arms have gotten.
So dish your secrets how to ditch this weight. Because I really need to

You know, I had to look at the photo twice, but you really do not look 258. Isn't it funny how we can pick apart our own photos, but yet look at someone else's and not see flaws?

You can lose the 30 lbs, I know you can!!

Amy

 

[dairyou]

I changed our title. Maybe more people will join

 

[mom2faith]

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

You can do it!! I am always slow at work and find I want to munch, but I only bring my lunch and that is all I have. I do not keep snacks here anymore (for that reason!!). Drink your water, walk your stairs, do anything - but eat!! Good luck!!

Today I used 19.5 points of my 21 daily. I had wheat toast w/tsp butter and a slice of deli turkey. For lunch I had a can of Progresso soup with an apple. I was pretty hungry most of the day so I need to eat more. Plus the cupboards were empty of healthy food and I had to go to the store after work. For dinner I ended up having a cup of cook rice with 2 eggs added. My mock fried rice...lol For dessert I had a Fudgesicle. I'm not hungry and I drank all my water. I only did 10 min. on my Pilates because somebody messed with the straps and I couldn't figure out how to undo it. Hopefully I will have enough motivation to get back on it tomorrow.

How did everybody else do today?

Deb

Good job Deb, but don't forget, we are supposed to use all of our points, espcially when you are working out. I know, I know, i am bad for it too, but it really does help to stay nourished.

I took them (well technically my husband took them). I got 4 shots, one from each perspective. The back shot is what really makes me go "yuck!" Its not my butt or my thighs it is my actual back. I am so wide! I plan on taking the same 4 shots in the same suit every Friday. When i start to see progress, I may just post them. Right now, NO WAY!

Oh and to our little group!

I want to see that photo!! You have to share!!

I think you're doing great! Baggy jeans is such a good thing!

Yeah, baggy jeans are cool, but they sure look like crap. You know what I am talking about, the baggy bum and the droopy front. They kind of make you feel frumpy and dumpy. But, another 7.2 lbs and I will reward myself with some new ones

Have a good day ladies!!

 

[NC State]

I was really happy because my beginers pilates DVD came in today. I open it and it was the Men's Pilates...I contacted the Ebay seller and he was really nice about it and he's sending the correct one out tomorrow.

 

[NC State]

I also have not excersized enough.

You eat and sound like me. Durning the Biggest Loser last night I got on the floor and did a few things just so I wasn't just "sitting".

I started Jan 4th at 200 lb, I have never weighted this much and I'm 5'1" so I look like a tea pot! I keep looking at a picture of myself in 2005 when I was 145 lbs, boy I can't believe I let myself go!

 

[Dizneydawn]

You eat and sound like me. Durning the Biggest Loser last night I got on the floor and did a few things just so I wasn't just "sitting".

I started Jan 4th at 200 lb, I have never weighted this much and I'm 5'1" so I look like a tea pot! I keep looking at a picture of myself in 2005 when I was 145 lbs, boy I can't believe I let myself go!

I understand...I look like Mrs. Potato Head...skinny legs and huge body...

I saw myself in the mirror yesterday and said...what the heck...I am wider sideways than I thought I was and that is after losing 15 pounds...what did I look like before? I am tracking all food on sparkpeople and loving it...helps me be accountable...not perfect...but accountable...

Thinking of having an agreement with my fiance...if I make my goals...I get a 20 minute massage...if no goal...no massage...I love them and that may actually make it work for me...gotta want something daily for this crud...I am greedy...

 

[dairyou]

I was really happy because my beginers pilates DVD came in today. I open it and it was the Men's Pilates...I contacted the Ebay seller and he was really nice about it and he's sending the correct one out tomorrow.

I hope you get it soon. It's so hard when you're ready to start and you don't have all the tools. I'm glad he was so nice and didn't give you grief about it.

 

[natenapril]

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

I have had about 6 glasses. My weakness is sweat tea. But I have a headache now.

Hey Deb--you did great yesterday with your points and food choices..good for you. so did you stay away from the evil Pepsi???





sorry about the weather...thats the worst when you feel trapped in the house with food that is all around you. I hope you had some healthy choices to choose from ..if not..it was just one day and you can have a good clean start for today





Welcome...arent pix a great motivator. I took mine the other night and ACK.,,it was downright scary..totally different then I envision myself in my own mind,lol
but I have to tell you,your pix arent brutal. You definitely dont look your weight. I heard turbojam was cool,so that will be a great help and water and fruits and veggies are really your friends!! They will fill you up so that you wont need to have the other junk. Just keep the foods prepared in your fridge,like cut up fruit or carrot sticks with a healthy hummus or dip. know what your triggers are and try to plan ahead for them.you can do this!!!



Im doing okay,yesterday I had a great start on my green smoothies plan but then caved at dinnertime and had a cooked vegan meal,not bad at all compared to the way Ive eaten in the past so all in all it was a good day.
so far this morning,,im off to another good tasty green smoothie for breakfast. yesterdays smoothie for lunch did not do it for me at all,,bad combos or something,,,it had basil in it which Ive never had before so that might be it..but Im having a pineapple gazpacho for lunch and it looks yummy.

hope you all have a great day!!!!

The piscture was a great motivator for me. I cringe evertime I see itLOL.

Laughed at the pic cause we are so much alike...except I am 5'4 so picture your weight and 8 inches shorter... see now don't you feel better?

I can tell you that one of the secrets I have...is the thread I started on this section over a year ago...daily interaction ( like 3-4 pages of posts a day) with awesome women who hold each other accountable and still lend an understanding ear...we have not all posted pics of progress though...so I am glad this thread was started...I think we need to go recruit from some other threads to get more pics here...we could all use motivation...so let's get this thread hopping!

LOL!! Thanks! I just feel yucky KWIM? I really appreciate the support.

You know, I had to look at the photo twice, but you really do not look 258. Isn't it funny how we can pick apart our own photos, but yet look at someone else's and not see flaws?

You can lose the 30 lbs, I know you can!!

Amy

Thanks for the support! What's the old saying about being your own worst critic? That's probably me. I am working on it though.

 

[natenapril]

I forgot to add I have a huge pot of cabbage soup simmering now. I had the recipe from WW. It has 0 pts. I am going to give it a try for lunches and have a bowl before dinner to fill me up. Hopefully it will help. I tend to eat more at dinner.