This photos was of me two years ago during a vacation in France. I didn't print it out because I didn't lik ehow I looked. My arms, middle and overall body felt flabby, and I tried to hide in the flower bush.
This is what I think of when I think of the me I don't want to go back to.
Today, I went back to work at the barn. I didn't ride (yet, maybe I'll go back) but I did go work for several hours. Its HOT and I smell like horse sweat, but I was proud of me. I intend to start going back several days a week now that my daughter is back in school.
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Thanks for posting a photo, girlfriend.
It's funny, we're all at different stages in this weight loss/ fitness journey. I'm sure most of us are like, dang, that's her FAT photo?!?!?
I appreciate the fact that you are working on toning up. But honey, in my personal opinion, you are NOT fat here. Perhaps slightly overweight. We all know where we want to be though. So, here's to being your best!
Kristina
Kristina that is EXACTLY what I was thinking..."that's her FAT photo"
Thanks for sharing with us Elicia. I avoid the camera at all costs, so I don't have many pics of myself. I am at the begning thou so maybe I will just take a now shot and that will be my FAT photo.
You will have to post an after shot...
Maybe I should not have posted it, because in light of it my struggle is smaller than many of yours.
I was overweight here, (what does fat mean then?) and heading to plumper and plumper. The problem with fibromyagia is that it keeps you from wanting to move very much, and I saw higher and higher numbers approaching in the jean department.
Anyway, I wasn't happy at this point with myself and like you, I strive to be the best I can. I certainly didn't mean to make light (*punny) of the 'real' struggle many of you who are in the self-defined catergory of 'fat'.
No, I don't think that is what they meant, E. I just think that we are so far (or have been) so far from a normal "fat" (living in the land of the Obese), that your fat photo seems like a dream to us....But you were just as unhappy and unfit as we all were at our hightest. It is not about how much we have to lose or whatever, it is about being healthy, taking care of ourselves, and being honest about the things we say and do.
I am glad you posted this picture. I think it is an important step in your own journey of self care.
Love,
Jules
Gotcha Jules - I didn't take it that way, but I worried that perhaps it was insensitive of me somehow.
NO! Elicia, I didn't think that you were being insensitive at all. I'm sorry if I made you feel that way.
I reiderate (sp)? what Jules said. : )
Kristina
No - you didn't at all!!!
I just felt bad all by myself :-)
Elicia-
Jules hit it on the nose...at that time you had to have had the same feelings we all have had at our most unhealthy weights. We all have our own struggles, mine are trying to get rid of 188#s, but that doesn't mean that someone elses 20 #s are any easier to get rid of. Thanks again for posting your beutiful picture.
You are so sweet Tracy - can't wait to see some 'After Photos" of yoouuuuuu!
Elicia,
I agree with everyone else- any struggle to lose weight and/or feel better about ourselves can be a struggle, whether it's to tone or lose 80 pounds. Here, in this house, with you guys- we respect all struggles. So don't put your hard work down!!!!
I do think you're adorable, and can't wait to see an *in progress* pic!
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