The Dreaded Photo Shoot!

[Vicky]

Well, just about one week in on phase 1...realized I should probably take some "before" pictures of myself. So, this morning, I got my best friend to take some shots of me (barely dressed) in a front, side, and rear view....WOW. I fought back tears as I looked at the pictures, because there is just no denying how much I have let myself go. I realized that most of the pictures taken of me in the last few years have been headshots, and checking my look in the mirror is RARELY a full body look...just what shows in the bathroom mirror above the sink. Even if I do use the wardrobe mirror in the bedroom, Im usually fully dressed and made up, camoflaged (sp?)....these pics we took today blew the lid off of the denial I have been living in. I AM FAT and I DO NOT LOOK (or, more importantly, FEEL) HEALTHY.
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Yeah, one thing to see the numbers on the scale, yet another to confront the reality of a really nice digital camera and me in my underwear .

So....it's all good. I gotta say that, one week in and Im doing really well. I have a very strong feeling that I will refer to these pictures we took this morning whenever I need a kick in the butt. All in all, Im very exited about the future and feeling better. Even more exited about the "After" photo shoot in 6 months or so...

[RedRox]

We're all rootin' for ya too! Stay positive!!! It does make a difference!

[Vicky]

Thanks, RR...your encouragement is much appreciated

[SistaMags]

Hi Vicky,

Wow! I take my hat off to you.....you are so brave! I am not brave enough to do that....maybe I should because the after shot will be fantastic

[Vicky]

Sista, I would seriously recommend that you take the pictures. Have a look at some of the ones posted here (and elsewhere, just google SB Diet Before and After Pictures), and Ill bet you'll be inspired to do so, just as I was.

Yeah, it hurts the ego a little, but hey, we need to confront reality....and I'll tell ya something....Ill take motivation wherever I can get it, and my "before" pics are definately that

[RedRox]

I never did official "before" pictures, but I pieced together some before and after comparisons and put one on the side of the fridge. I don't look at it a lot, but it's a good reminder of where I came from and more specifically, where I DON'T want to go back to. So these kinds of things can continue to provide motivation and reminders down the road as well, even if you never post them publicly.

[Vicky]

Post them for the public? Hmmm....not so sure about that!

[RedRox]

I just meant in general! Don't get worried! LOL!!

[Jilly_Bean]

Originally Posted by Vicky

Post them for the public? Hmmm....not so sure about that!

I'm with you on that one, Vicky!