I'm back in business.
Nothing like some unflattering photography to remind you of the absolute need to lose some weight.
Yeesh. That magic carpet had some serious lifting power. That was my first thought upon seeing this photo. I have a whole slew of these photos, and accompanying comments to go with them. Sigh. It is so much easier when you don't see it.
It's sort of painful to realize how far I have to go to get to the body I should have. I have been mentally fast-forwarding to the finish line these last few weeks. I have been eating healthy foods, and exercising daily, and it has made me feel sassy. Seeing these photos was like a cold splash of water to the face. I feel less sassy today. Could be the jet-lag, but I suspect it's the realization that I'm a long, long way from the goal.
I have been reluctant to post truly representative photos of my current body, because it feels like surely, in a month or two, I will have thinner, more flattering photos that I could post alongside these current ones, in a before and after triumph. I owe it to myself to be more honest than that. The sight of my stomach gooshing over my waistband is motivating. I see it and realize that I have to work at this.
But that doesn't mean that I don't plan to have fun along the way. Now that that vacation baloney is out of the way (hee!) I'm all about your exercise challenges, and exciting, summery menus that will make dieting a pleasure, and ultimately, a success. Cue the music, people. I'm getting ready to rock.
I'm such a stinking optimist.
Comments
Welcome back! You know the first thing I thought when I saw the picture? First I thought, "what a beautiful smile!" and then I thought "what a happy little girl!" Looks like your trip was so much fun. As for the weight loss, you're motivated, and approaching it with a positive attitude, so it will happen for you, I know it will!
Posted by: Ginny | June 17, 2006 8:09 PM
Ditto Ginny - you both look so happy in that picture.
I'm all for feeling motivated, but please don't beat yourself down. You're doing awesome, truly.
Posted by: mothergoosemouse | June 18, 2006 7:32 AM
Jenny - you look good in those photos. You are definetly going to suceed on this journey. You have photos of yourself even though you are not happy with how you look, I am still fleeing everytime I see a camera and missing out capturing myself with my children while they are you. E-mail me some of that optimism.
Posted by: Sher | June 18, 2006 1:04 PM
The first thing I saw was "hey! they have the same smiley eyes!" Very cute.
But I hear you on the motivation factor of the unflattering (or perhaps merely accurate, sigh) picture. This morning, getting dressed, I caught sight of my back in the full-length mirror. Unexpectedly, so I wasn't posing. It was a candid. The bulge under my bra, and that big crease above my waist? When did THEY arrive?
Seriously motivating!
Posted by: Laura | June 18, 2006 1:50 PM
The first thing I thought when I saw your picture was, "She is so pretty." That was followed by, "She looks like she's having a blast."
I understand feeling one way and seeing it in your mind and then being jolted when you see the "real" you. Your wonderful attitude is going to keep you going for the long haul. You are going to look just like you picture yourself when it's all said and done!
Posted by: Tonya | June 19, 2006 6:31 AM
I had a similar experience with a photo from a few Christmases ago.
I don't know where it is now. Maybe I'll try and find it and paste it to my fridge as a reminder.
Posted by: EverydaySuperGoddess | June 19, 2006 7:39 AM
And I love that about you, you sassy optimist!
Posted by: Mel | June 19, 2006 3:08 PM