A Buddy here, Northernmusician, asked for some "Before" (before) (as in before I got heavy) pictures, so here are two. WARNING! Please don't click on the links below if you are offended by photos of women in bathing suits or underwear (in good taste).
Before in 1987 (weight 138):
http://bit.ly/1h0oofEBefore in 2006 (weight 150):
http://bit.ly/1gmxQ7cThis first was my professional "stunt woman" photo when I was a working stunt woman back in the day. For a list of films, you can send me a PM. :) And yes, I've been in films you have probably seen if you're a fan of Quentin Tarantino.
The second photo is from the first time I lost 100 pounds when my hubby and I wanted children and I was losing weight for my unborn child that I never had. Sadly, losing weight to have a baby (instead of for myself) and then being depressed because of infertility and gaining it all back was the wrong reason to lose weight.
I realized that, and this time, folks, it ain't coming back on, ever. NM asked me yesterday what my weight and/or body fat % was. My weight goal is 150, though here you will see it as 180 because that's my first goal. However, I want my eventual goal to be 150 as pictured in 2006. Body fat? I couldn't tell. I just know that this is the body I want. I will know it when I see it in the mirror. Numbers mean less to me than what I see staring back at me.
I think most of you know what I mean by that, though NM does love him some numbers! Just kidding, NM. He's so good at body fat percentages, he can probably just look at these photos and eyeball what my body fat was in both pictures!
Anyway, I look at these photos when I feel discouraged or need a boost. Now, as I head off to the gym, I'm remembering why I'm doing it!