Reality check
Well the pictures do not lie and let me tell you, I put the worst one up on my before and afters, because why not. Is there anything more depressing then the first pictures taken since you realised you are right where you started here 3 years ago. I changed my 250 pound picture from high school, because I am just not her anymore. I refuse to see myself as any number. I am not about to dwell more then I have - a couple hours now. I am a bit exhausted with disgust actually. But I am brushing myself off, throwing some cold water on my face, cranking the music REALLY loud, putting a real smile on my face and I am going to do this all over again.
great attitude….just start again and forget about the past failures…..new goal, new attitude and you can do it esp with the help of this great group on this board!
Dance dance dance and sing REALLY loud
Youre gorgeous by the way!
I don’t know about anyone else, but I think you are super cute and hot in the Jan 09 pic Jen!!!! Go Jen Go Jen Girl, you are fabulous!
i hear ya jenn! you put that music on and rock out! you do look great in either pick and your muscles are still shining through! get yourself going in the ways you know make you feel good no matter what the numbers say: eat whole foods w/ minimal dairy or meat, move that body, and take lots of time to breathe, relax, drink tea, etc. i’ve seen that work for you before so you can do it now!
I totally know where you are coming from, when I come across some pics I was upset for a few days and could not believe how bad I was BUT yes we must be happy and be excited about NOW!
I am about to check out your new before and after shots!! And don’t be disgusted with anything…we are doing this, it may take us longer and it may seem impossible sometimes, but we can do this my friend, because we will NEVER give up!!
And that’s why I love you Jenn! NOTHING will get in your way. You don’t try to move the obstacle persay, but find another way around it. Go for it girlfriend, I’m right there with ya!
hey…I left you a comment but for some reason it did not post so I am posting it again. I am sorry if you get two different messages — I’ll try to convey the same message. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE YOUR ATTITUDE!!! We are our own biggest critics. I know exactly what you mean about the pics. I have seen some pics of me and said the complete opposite of what other people have said. But don’t be too hard on yourself though!!! This is a journey and we are all in it together. Dance, dance, dance like nobody’s watching and if you need a dance partner let me know — I’m definitely in!!! Hugs!!!!
Thank you ladies for your most amazing and supportive comments. I felt sad and embarrassed, but I new I had to be postive and get real too.
For me, I KNOW the stress in my life has not been dealt with well. Also, I have let the fact that I have certain issues/allergies get me down a little. I can not accurately pinpoint most things and so I eat even the for sure culptits saying it is OK, but I really do believe they are affecting my metabolism. I read this. I should know better, but it is the child in me and the sadness, I am sure. Well I do care and I am going to do better….realistic goals to come and I will continue working on success and how it is something I am entitled to have. Thank you, once again. You are the best. We get each other where others don’t or would rather not even talk about it.
In the coming weeks I am going to discuss what each principle of Inuitive Eating means to me. Where I can improve and what I do well. This is to give me some consistancy here and focus. I mean sometimes I read and try to just have this sink in with osmosis, but I need to do things differently. Not just, oh I am in a mood I will blog. No. I will try this until I go through all 10 principles. I am tired of being so all over the place.
I just admire the hell outta you Jenn. You motivate me in ways you will never understand or know.
Running over to see your plans for this week. Does that count as exercise? lol
Love that ‘tude and that smile. I can hear the music from here.
Hugggggggggggggggggggs,
Shan