Shocking Truths - Part One
I’ve been doing some thinking lately (it’s one of the things I do when I’m over-worked and need to de-stress) and there’s just a lot in my life that I need to fix.
I was looking through some old photos yesterday (trying to find some to do some art-play with for MySpace, and after a dear friend told me that he didn’t think I was capable of taking a bad photo (I love you for that! LOL)) and noticed that even as little as 3 years ago, I was looking better than I do right now. Less double-chin, less “bloated” looking… just all around better (despite only being maybe a size smaller). I really need to focus my energies on two things the most: My weight and my work.
Yes, I’ve been single for quite some time. But that old, tired line keeps ringing through my head, “If you always do what you’ve always done, you’ll always get what you always got.”
It’s time to pump up my life. I’m the only one who can do it. I need to do it.
First I want to put the first task on the table, so I want to share with you some of the horrid photos that were taken around my 30th birthday celebrations. These were only 2 months ago, and trust me, nothing’s changed. (The last one is a little older, but not by much… and I wanted to show my face.)
I warn you - these aren’t pretty… LOL But I have to be honest about things if I want to really do this right.
(Click on the thumbnail to view a larger image, and then use your browser’s back button to get back to this page…)
So um, yeah. Quite different than even these:
I need to do some major work in this area of my life - no bones about it. So it’s on with the schedules and calendars and planned menus and all that jazz. I’m feeling really raring to go - with the gorgeous sunny weather we’ve had this past week, I want to be out and about in it, and not feel heavy, hot, and bloated.
Stay tuned for Part Two when I tackle the work life stuff. The funny thing is that this all goes hand-in-hand and I’m trying to really focus on EVERYTHING, but do it in small steps. So we’ll see what happens! :)
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You can do it Lara! Post your progress here and we’ll be here to cheer you on. I gained a little weight back recently too, right at the start of bikini season, UGH! So it’s back to tracking calories on SP for me. Do you still use it?
hi, I stumbled upon your blog today.
Thanks for posting about your weight loss journey.
I am a curvy girl with big boobs. I have been on a quest for the perfect swimsuit (HA!)
It such a blow to the self esteem.
Best of luck on being the best you. I’ve got you bookmarked :)
sandi
Thanks girls - sorry for the delay in responding… things have been crazy hectic here! I’m trying to get back around to being on a set schedule, so things should be picking up around here soon! :)
I just stumbled on your website…and I wanted to say that I’m 245, and I started my first serious diet a week ago. Track my progress here
http://princesspeanut.livejournal.com/
I’ll be keeping an eye here too. GOOD LUCK! (Cause we both know we need it!)
I found your webiste by accident while loking up Biggest Loser info.
Keep going. It’s a very good website. I just weighed in @ 260 & I am on a mad marathon to lose a ridiculous amount before a freind’s wedding that is in ummmmmmm 17 days????
Anywho…it’s jumpstart hope anyway.
Hang in there…you’ve got some supporters!
Thanks for taking the time to comment, Lisa! You and I are at the same weight and while I don’t condone marathon weight loss - I can completely understand the mentality! LOL
I do hope you continue to come to the site and check things out - it means a lot to me! :)
your beautiful . i think you can do it. your my idol.
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