Looking at my reality...

[misslili]

I thought that if I got up the nerve to post my current photo it would help me through the process of getting back in shape. I took the photo's at home and had to have them developed at Walmart. The problem came when I had to pick up the digital cd. I was praying that no one in the photo center would recognize me from my photos . That being said I hope that as time goes by I will be posting a photo that is no where as embarrassing as these are to me. Here goes nothing :

Me at 225 lbs. (21 AUG 06)

[H2Ohhh]

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misslili, you'll be soooo happy you took those photos and posted them -- no matter what the scale says, there's nothing like a picture to show your progress!

Welcome to ADBB and we'll be cheering you on in your journey to better health. Pretty soon you'll have nothing to hide at the photo center ... or anywhere else!

[misslili]

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Thanks for the show of support. I've made it throught DAY 1 of Induction. I'm just going to take it one day at a time.

[Barbde]

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Welcome aboard! And congrats on getting through day 1!
I wish I had taken starting pictures. Stick with the plan, you will be AMAZED at the difference!

[Richt]

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congratulations on taking that first step Misslilli. For what its worth, I wish I had taken full body starting pictures also, the only one I really have on digital is the one in my sig.

I look forwards to hearing / reading about your success.

Rich

[cmooregreen]

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Please don't be embarressed by your pics. Most of us here are not happy with what we see when we take an honest look in the mirror. I guess that is why we are all here! I am so proud of you for taking this first step and getting through Day 1 of induction. Hang in there and you will do great!

[lori121]

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Please don't be embarassed.. You could be like me & to big of a chicken to post pictures. . Although I do have pictures that I took so that I could look at my progress. You will be glad you did, when you start losing weight, & look back at the pictures. You will also be saying "It is really amazing" How good "I" look..

[cristylp]

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Misslili... you will be so glad you did that when you start taking pictures of your progress. I wish I'd done it too.. I have a before picture I haven't posted yet but I wish I'd taken pictures like you did.

Welcome to the board and I know we'll be seeing pictures of big changes in you before you know it!

[ValidRouge]

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misslilli,

You are going to be soooo happy with the results you get on Atkins. One thing I've noticed is that the belly is the first thing to go. You've got nice legs already! You are going to be so happy you took those pictures. I was just amazed when I put my before and afters side by side, and you are going to be the same!

Congratulations to you already for taking the first step of starting this WOL, you are going to be so pleased in just a few short weeks!

[MotherOfGizmo]

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Hi misslilli, nice to meet you!

[angelstar]

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I totally agree with everyone. Altho you may hate the pics now, they will show how much difference you will make to your body in the coming weeks/months and you will be glad that you will have your b4 pics to look back on. It makes you so proud to see how your body is changing. Esp that you will be able to see where it is coming off from.
I wish you all the best in this WOL and achieving your goals.

[k5commando]

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There's not a single person on this board who hasn't been where your at. It is embarassing, but that's a big part of why your trying to lose weight. Just wait a few months and go back and look at those photos. It's worth it. I wish I had posted my before photos.

[DragonflyMoon]

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Good for you, Misslilli!!! I am very proud of you ~ it takes strength to be able to do what you did, and i know that you will be 100% successful in your journey to the new you! Looking forward to seeing & hearing about your progress!

[misslili]

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Once again I would like to thank all of you for your words of encouragement. Someone said that one of the first things to go was the weight around the stomach. I pray that is true. That is my biggest problem.

[dreamof145]

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I agree. You'll be glad to have a before photo that shows exactly how far you've gone when you reach goal. Glad that you've decided to join us on the quest to get healthy and lose weight. Best wishes. Keep us posted on your progress!!