Fatty in the House!

[ShyBaby]

Ok, here it is...my most recent photo (taken July 9, 2005). I still can't believe how fat I am!!!! This is at 195 lbs.

[ShyBaby]

Here I am in February of this year...

[ShyBaby]

And here I am 2-1/2 years ago when I was around 155 lbs.

[mickiby]

SHYBABY-
I am so proud of you for posting these. I know how you feel, but it is the beggining!! just think how great the after photos will be, stick with the group:) we will always suport you. You have a wonderful smile and you are so beutiful, Keep on smiling:)

[ShyBaby]

Thanks Mickiby! I'm trying not to be too embarrassed but then again, I need to remember to be proud for making positive changes in my life.

[Zee]

You can do it! YOu have a great smile that goes with your attitude

[ShyBaby]

Thanks Zee. I just wish that positive attitude would stay with me late at night...I blame it on being single too long. If I had someone to cuddle up with once in awhile I might not need sweets to satisfy me! LOL

[anniespy]

No fatty! You are stunning.. And I'd kill to have your beautiful blonde hair.
Good luck with the program.. You're gonna do great!

[ShyBaby]

Thank you anniespy, but I really am overweight by quite a lot. It doesn't help that I have a sister (in her 30's with 2 kids) who is my height (5'6") and weighs 115 lbs! I know I'm not her, but it makes me insecure at times. I feel like the ugly duckling next to her. I don't want to be that thin, nor could I ever because she's built like our dad and I'm built like mom. At least I have boobs, and she is flatter than flat! LOL

[lvhockeyfan]

That took a lot of guts to post your before picture. I think you look beautiful and you carry the weight well but I know we all are more critical of ourselves that of others. I know what you mean about the cute sister. Until just recently, she was the cute skinny blonde one and I was the fat brunette. Keep up the good work.

[jennieo]

Hi ShyBaby...well, we're about in the same boat right about now.....Although, I can't say I ever remember weighing 155lbs! Maybe when I was 15 or 16! Ha ha! I'm now into Phase 2 (started P2 on Sunday) of the SBD. I just hope I can stick with it. I don't think I've really fallen off the wagon just yet. Worst thing I had was corn and I don't see corn as being THAT bad, but I know it's one of the foods we're to stay away from. You're looking good though........stick with it!!

[audreyh1]

Well you are just lovely - even the "heavier" version of you.

Seriously - you don't have as much to lose as quite a few of our posters. Plenty of ladies would be absolutely thrilled to be under 200 pounds.

Congratulations for addressing your health issues now, when they aren't so daunting.

Audrey

[ShyBaby]

I only wish I'd addressed the problem years ago. Not that I haven't tried, but I have awful willpower unless I get an inner drive. I've got that drive and determination now and I won't stop until I get there. It helps that my birthday is in 6 months...the big "35" and for a single woman that can be haunting. I'd love to meet someone special but I'm so insecure about my appearance right now that I know I need to focus on ME first. I'm determined to live 35 much healthier than I've lived the last few years!

I can't wait to show the "after" pictures...course that won't be for awhile. I know that if I can stay focused and start exercising regularly I'll start trimming down quickly. I may never get back to a "bikini body" but I'm sure going to try! That would be the ultimate for me - to be able to wear a bikini again when I'm 35. My (skinny) sister just got a big pool so that's extra incentive for next summer.

I have my old favorite bikini hanging on my bedroom wall for inspiration. On January 1 I squeezed into it (with the blinds closed of course) and had my daughter take pictures of me in it. How gross!! I have a frame that holds 4 pictures and I put "close ups" of those gross pictures in it and I'm going to keep it by my treadmill for added incentive. 'Course I have to remember to HIDE the frame when I'm not on the treadmill so visitors don't see it! LOL

[jennieo]

Hey ShyBaby....I hear ya...I just turned the big 3-0 and I'm a single gal as well. Being single has it's ups-n-downs. But I just think all the good men are already taken! I still have hope though....but I also feel like I need to just get physically healthy and strong. I just want to be the best that I can be. I bought the cutest sky blue bikini with little white daisies on the top and bottom! I am determined to wear it (maybe not this summer/fall) but hopefully next! I really should hang it up in my kitchen on the wall as a reminder that if I just stick this diet out....I'll be able to wear that next summer!!!

[KinKansasCity]

I think you look fantastic! When I first saw your picture, I was expecting a really big gal but you aren't at all. You look great!

As for you turning 35 and being single, I was the same way. I cried all day when I turned 35 because I didn't really have anything to show for my life's efforts. When I turned 36, I met Martin and got married after knowing him for just a few months. I don't recommend that by the way. Way too many surprises. Anyway, when I was 37, I got pregnant. When I was 38 I gave birth to Dana. When I was 39, I gave birth to Adam. It's been a very busy last few years for me. The only reason I'm telling you this is because I don't want you to give up hope on meeting a nice guy. They're are still some out there somewhere. Just keep your head up and do your own thing. He'll show up.

Kristi