Weightloss Update (With Pictures!!!)

Well, today it's been about a month since I took my first set of pictures in my journey to a new me. I've shown all of you more of my body than anyone other than husband and myself have ever seen. I'm not one to flaunt around my imperfections, or stretchmarks...so this is still a big deal for me. BUT I must say, even though the differences are very slight - the fact is, they are still there, and I CAN SEE THEM!!! I am finally approaching that time where they say your close family and friends will notice the changes you've made - and I hope that's true. while 7 lbs doesn't seem like a whole lot in the grand scheme of things - it's amazing how much 7lbs can mean in the changes your body goes through!! As you go through my pictures, I will comment on where I see the differences...I hope you can see them too!!! :) 

 Picture #1 - Comparing Front views 1 month apart: 

 So, right off, I've noticed that my skin looks so much healthier - I have a "glow" about my skin (no, I am NOT pregnant - I attribute this to a workout glow, I honestly never thought working out would make my skin look better) I am also NOT tanning - I haven't stepped foot in the tanning area of my gym since my last post about a month ago. (YAY!!), I also noticed that my double chin has gotten smaller! Praise Jesus!!!!! 

Picture #2 - Comparing Side Views 1 month apart:

 I know these are opposite sides, so it's not really the same comparing - but regardless, my tummy looks smaller!!!! I think it looks significantly smaller than before - but that's just me. Please Note: I AM NOT SUCKING IN, NOR TRYING TO POSE TO MAKE MYSELF LOOK SMALLER IN ANY WAY - I want this to be as accurate as possible! :) I also notice that my posture has improved, tremendously! I'm a big sloucher, and to see my shoulders setting back, and straighter makes me happy!!!! 

Finally, Picture 3 - The dreaded Back Gills!!!

 I ONLY HAVE ONE SET OF GILLS!!!!! PRAISE GOD, HALLELUIAH!!!!! This is another of my biggest issues, my gills, and they are noticeably smaller!!! You have no idea how happy this makes me to see those gone!!!

Now, I will admit, I think my starting weight when I took these first sets of photos, was actually 170 lbs, and then I gained about 5 pounds more right after starting this journey. So, in all reality, there is only a 2 pound difference between the two photos!! What a difference 2 pounds can make!!! I am pretty positive, I have lost more than that in body FAT, but gained muscles underneath as I am doing my exercises!!

This is definitely the motivation I have needed to get my brain out of the funk I've been in, and to get over the illusion of worrying about what others think about me running (I chickened out on the treadmill the other day when I saw everyone running for long distances, and all I was going to do was job at intervals), and getting my run on!!! :) 

As I've said before, if you are thinking about starting a journey of your own, I highly recommend you head over to Sparkpeople, and join their site!!! It's great, and you won't be disappointed!! Just follow the link on my home page to sign up - it's free! :)