[MountainMomma]

OK, here are my starting pictures. I'll be honest..... this is very embarrassing. I avoid cameras and having my picture taken at all costs, and I really don't realize how big I am, and what I really look like until I see pictures like this of myself. As embarrassing as it is though..... it makes me realize even more how much I need to lose this weight and I am more determined than ever to get it done now. I think the hardest thing about these pictures is seeing my belly. It almost looks like belly pictures. Right in that middle stage where people aren't quite sure whether you are pregnant or just getting fat.



I am hoping to have some new pictures.... hopefully showing some progress..... in two weeks.

[Mommy2Dakota]

OK Stef! Do you find pics help? I'm not sure what to take pic of? Just belly? Torso to knees? lol

[MountainMomma]

The pictures, combined with measurements were a huge help to me last time. I lost weight the first week and then for 5 weeks or so, my weight didn't change at all. I was so frustrated and would have quit except that my measurements showed that I was losing inches, and I could tell a difference in my pictures. I try to post pictures every two weeks in the beginning and then I switch to once a month, or every so many pounds or inches. It was a big motivator for me.

[Mommy2Dakota]

Intersting! Do you get your partner to take the pictures? I tried to take a pic of myself today but, lol, lets just say they were more than embarrassing!

[MountainMomma]

Matt takes my pictures for me. For now anyway. In a couple of months I'll be getting a really nice camera and a tripod so that I can take my own.

[~InHisHands~]

Love your title, Steph... "Shedding some Stephanie"! Too cute! I need to work on this too but I've gotten behind on these boards... I need to catch up!