Monday, January 7, 2008
Something that won't be shared...
I wanted to have a good picture of where I'm starting from. In addition to stepping on the scale and taking my measurements, I...took "Biggest Loser" style pictures of myself. Yeah, it was disgusting. I won't be sharing them here! However, I am thinking about printing it out and posting it on my mirror...maybe. I don't want to hate my body. So, do you think it would be a good move to post it for myself to see, or do you think it would be detrimental? Give me your thoughts.
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I think that actually having your picture taped up to the mirror isn't such a great idea. I think it would be good to have around and look at maybe every 2-3 weeks though. Having it up, seeing it everyday might make you feel discouraged if you don't "look" different yet.
Good luck!! I need to loose some weight too.. maybe I'll try this along with you!
Your story sounds a lot like mine. Maybe I will start posting what I have been eating so that I will be accountable for it. That is my major problem. I wouldn't call myself a couch potatoe I am just really good at snacking on that small piece of chocolate throughout the day or finishing that plate of cookies without anyone noticing it. If you don't mind me asking, what is your height. I probably weigh about 135 right now and was 112 when I got married. 119 when i first got pregnant. Lost it all after I had Andrew. Gained 20 pounds by the time I was pregnant with Ian. Lost most of it again and have been hovering around the 132 mark ever since. Not counting when I am not pregnant. Let me know. Thanks,
I'm 5 feet, 2.5 inches.
I find it motivating to have an outfit in mind that I would like to be able to fit into or wear but can't at the current moment because of my gut. If you were going to post a picture on your mirror, I would do something like that. I like to be aware of photos of myself at less than ideal weights so I can watch myself, but looking at it everyday, i think I might start loathing myself. Also, check out self.com. They have some online food diaries and free weight loss programs. I think they have one that's supposed to help you loose 8 pounds in a month.
I think that I would hide the picture in a drawer. Pull it out when you need a reminder, and instead, find an old skinny picture & put that one in the mirror. I'm a big believer in positive thinking! One thing I read said that when people think "lose weight" their bodies try to hold on to what is being lost versus the idea of thinking "I want to feel healthy". Does that make any sense? Probably a little hokey, but that is what I try to do!
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