I was a fat chick – The Before and After Results

Today, for the first time in almost a year, I was able to actually look directly into the lens of a camera and smile. It wasn’t until I saw the end result of smiling for the camera that I realized just how much I did have to smile about.

Earlier this month, I shared the painful secret of of how I woke up one day and was the fat chick I’d always said I’d never become.  I hadn’t planned on sharing photos of myself until I actually reached my goal weight which is still about 10 pounds away – but after placing the picture of me last December next to the one from earlier today – well I just couldn’t help myself.

Call me boastful – bragging – whatever, but all I can say is Yeah Me!

See that fat pic shown above left, that was supposed to be our family Christmas photo to give relatives last year. When I saw the result – I scanned one into my computer because it was going to be my inspiration to lose. I’ve not looked at that photo since that day.

Who knew 47 pounds difference could make one person feel like a million bucks?  And I did it with cheap protein drinks and bars from Walmart!

No fancy diet – no pills, no surgery and not the tiniest bit of exercise – it was entirely thanks to what I was eating and drinking as a healthy alternative to junk.

I’m still not exactly where I want to be – but if I keep going at the current rate, I should be hitting my goal right around Christmas.

I hope if there’s someone out there who is looking to lose weight, that my story and my personal practice can help someone else do what I did.

Have a great weekend everyone! I’m off to celebrate by curling up with a good movie and a box of popcorn.