Getting Back To Me
Recently a friend changed her facebook photo to an old one from college. I couldn’t believe how much smaller I was, I was shocked. SHOCKED that I’d gained this much.
(I was a dance major in college and we were practicing lifts)
Then KJPugs wrote a post that led me to look for other photos of myself that I could use as inspiration to lose weight. One of the funniest parts of this search, was realizing how I thought of myself as overweight then.
Sure, I no longer have time to work out 40+ hours a week (dance classes, dance team, dance teaching, rehearsals, rugby practice, rugby games, rec soccer) but I CAN watch what I eat. In college I ate a very, very poor vegetarian diet. By “diet” I mean breads, cheeses, and candy. Aka: Sugar, Fat and Salt. #WIN!
Diet plays SUCH an important role in your physiology so I think I can get back (and maybe even lower!) to my old size/shape/weight. Since the true downfall of my weight gain began with ACL surgery and I am technically fixed I should be able to be more active-even with a full time job and life.
So hopefully soon I’ll be going from this:
(via Lisa Rice Photography aka Mrs. Bunny)
to this:
Before the new year!
Aside from an adorable dog like Brutus….
What do you use for motivation?
October 18th, 2010 at 6:18 pm
I do the same thing! I look at pictures of myself pre-baby…like wedding pictures…and I try and use it as my motivation. I have a very poor diet and I hate the gym, and I think im convinced that I’ll complain my way out of 20 pounds. SO far its not working, but I’m still going to keep at it! LOL =)
October 18th, 2010 at 6:30 pm
I recently found some pictures from when my husband and I started dating. I think we’re both about 20 lbs heavier. I should put up our first picture together as motivation.
October 18th, 2010 at 8:48 pm
I should do this. Although the number on the scale this morning scared me shitless so I might not even need pictures as motivation. I’ve gained about 7 lb since my wedding in May, and while that doesn’t sound like a lot, on me it really is. So here’s to being happier and healthier by the new year
October 18th, 2010 at 10:40 pm
I’m glad my post was motivating! Sometimes it’s hard to see the small changes in the mirror. But it’s nice knowing you did it before, and can do it again!
I think pugs are clearly THE best motivators!
October 19th, 2010 at 6:18 pm
The old photos are a great idea! And P.S. I totally didn’t know you were a dance major…how cool!
October 20th, 2010 at 10:56 am
It drives me crazy that it’s so easy (for me) to gain weight and so hard to lose it! Your post is very motivational – it might just be the kick in the butt I need!
October 24th, 2010 at 1:28 pm
I made myself an inspiration board for losing weight. I also love trying out new recipes that are healthier. I am sure you will lose the weight. You can do anything you set your mind to.