Friday, April 2, 2010

step 2-Not Being Perfect

In the spirit of change, I must learn to accecpt things as they currently are. I am not perfect nor will I ever be. I'm cool with it (today). And even though I know I can never be perfect I know that I need to make some changes (mind, body, soul). Let me shout this to the world---I NEED TO CHANGE. And I feel that the only way I can change is to be completely honest not only with myself but to those I am turning to for support. I must be willing to step out in front of the wrap around mirror and take a good hard look. So tonight, inspired by a fellow bloggers courage, I took some before pictures AND I AM POSTING THEM. I was a bit shocked and what I found is a bit amazing to me. My very first thought as I looked at the photos, VERY FIRST thought I remind you, was "oh, those aren't so bad". You see, I've taken before photos before (in 2006). They were NASTY. I still have them but don't have the courage (just yet) to post them. Besides I was in my undergarments in them and who truly wants to see some overly fluffy gal in her undergarments!!??

Anyhow..here they are. Me and all my glory!!

5 comments:

  1. you're doing great and are an inspiration!! KEEP IT up! hAppy easter!

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  2. Good for you! I need to take some progress pictures, but as silly as this sounds, I'm afraid I won't see much. I need to get rid of that voice in my head though. Keep at it, and you'll have some after pics before you know it!

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  3. Yay! Pics can be tough, but I think needed, we will see our progress this way. I think it's totally possible to be happy where we are while still striving to change and be where we want to be.

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  4. It's hard to take those pictures, but they are so important later on. Sometimes you need other measures of success then the scale. Actually one of my biggest regrets is that I didn't take measurements early on.

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  5. Thanks everyone for your thoughts..

    I'm thinking that Yeah...I probably should have taken measurements to monitor the small changes. I know so many who say "follow by how your clothes fit" but I'm not buying that anymore (because I just do feel it)!! LOL...

    Julie-the voice in my head has tried to hold me back time and time again. However, I think this is MY year to beat the crap out of it and give it it's walking papers! I'm surrounding myself with like minded people as well as reading materials that are inspiring and I feel that it's really really helping.

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