Today is the first day of a new beginning for me. While the act of trying to lose weight is not a new concept for me, I feel like today might really be the beginning of the end of useless weight loss cycles. I think my brain is finally tired of fighting the serotonin that doesn’t flow like it should and therefore keeps me from losing weight and keep it off.
I know many of you are probably thinking, ” I could care less about this, I’ve heard this all before, etc.” But, I really don’t care. For me, this is a personal accountability blog, for right now. I’ll keep myself updated on how I’m doing through pics and # of pounds lost (while never revealing what I truly weigh b/c southern women don’t do that). So, if you’re interested or have any suggestions or encouraging words – please comment! I’d love to hear from you and I’ll need the encouragement.
Every season I’m inspired by The Biggest Loser on NBC, but I just can’t seem to ever channel that inspiration into actually doing anything for myself. So, this is my own Biggest Loser – the blog version.
I’ll post a picture tonight as my starting point. Pictures, to me, are far more important than # of pounds. Let me explain – I look at pictures from my past and I think, “I cannot believe that I thought I was fat then!” Well, I thought I was fat and had a bad self image b/c of the numbers I saw on the scale! It didn’t matter that I was running 2 miles a day and involved in so many activities that I was burning calories like crazy b/c I kept seeing those same high numbers. I’m not bragging when I say this, but I can’t tell you how many times someone has seen my weight (generally only health professionals) and they are shocked! They cannot believe that I way that much! What I see on the scale and what I see in the mirror (or pictures) are two very different things. Although, as I get older – the two start becoming one!
This is why a picture means more to me than #’s on a scale. I want to WANT to have my picture made with my friends and my boyfriend. I want to think – YAY – this will be etched in history forever and feel good with what I see in that pic! My friend Stacie is an amazing photographer! I look at those pics and think, “Wow, they really look like they are excited to get their picture made and more than likely they are going to love what they see when they are developed.” I want that too! 
Thanks for reading! I’ll keep you posted…..
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JoDe – I’m so excited for you. If anyone can do this, you can. You naturally have a “driven” personality. When you really want to do something, you do. I will be one of your biggest cheerleaders. GO JODE!!!
i think this is a great idea! i actually thought about it a while back and chickened out
aww..that was a sweet comment! i think you will be very successful! i think the key is making it a way of life…not trying to change a bunch and make it really hard. baby steps….. you are beautiful, jode!