Coming to terms
Well, after some personal issues I think I am beginning to realize that my weight, my appearance have a lot to do with the person I’ve become. For the last couple of years I have not wanted to hang out or go out or anything. This is because of two reasons and one of them is the way I look. If I go out I want to be able to look good, wear hot clothes, etc. Not worry about who is talking across the room about the "big" girl. This is causing a lot of problems for me so I need to get to the point where I feel good about myself.
I finally got my fiance to take my measurements, so I’ll have another way to keep track of my progress. We also took before pictures to track progress. Stupid thing is I’m afraid to even put those up here i’m so embarrassed. I will make myself do it though once I get them off my camera. Thinking about hanging them on the mirror so I have to see them everyday. Maybe that will motivate me.
November 10, 2008 at 11:02 am
Don’t worry - so many of us have been there. I used to be overweight and I know how it can make you want to hide away. It’s a mental hurdle that’s tought to get over - and I still have those days where I feel like everyone is looking at me and thinking bad things.
Good for you for making a change! Soon enough you’ll be posting your before and after pictures!
November 10, 2008 at 11:02 am
I think we all have issues regarding how our body looks and especially to others. We are often our own worst critics…I think if you post your pics, you will be motivated. And I am 100% positive that the members on bodyspace will welcome your pic and offer only support and encouragement. I know I had a really hard time of posting my pics (in a bikini) but everyone has been very supportive.
November 10, 2008 at 11:13 am
post the pics and then think how great you will feel when you can post new ones with a healthy leaner you. you have to take that first step to take the journey…damn that was profound!! good luck:) btw measurement are so much better than the scale….
November 10, 2008 at 11:15 am
Keep at it girl! You’re not alone, I won’t post any before pictures until I have made significant progress either.
November 10, 2008 at 3:19 pm
Thank you all! You are all so encouraging!