document your worst days, you’ll be glad you did 📸
i’ve been on the skinnier side ever since i was a teenager. i weighed 105lbs. i was told ALL the time that i was too skinny and i needed to eat more blah blah blah. so despite my skinniness, i was INCREDIBLY insecure and hated my body! so i avoided cameras like the plague!
overtime i started to gain a little weight. i was 120lbs and felt my worst. even more insecure than i was. so i started going to the gym. i had no clue what i was doing and had no goals. i hated exercising and looking at myself. but i recorded myself. i don’t know why; i hated looking at myself. but i took pictures and videos of my body every time i went.
2 years later, i gained 30 more pounds. i had hit rock bottom. i was more insecure than ever, which i didn’t even know was possible for me. my physical state of being was sluggish. i was tripping over myself due to not being able to carry my weight. i would look back on photos and cry because i took it for granted.
when i started my weight loss journey, again i hated my body. i would actively avoid mirrors and pictures like they were the devil. but when I started back at the gym, i took photos. and i realized why; one day i want something to look back and and be proud of the work i put in.
today is that day. i looked back at those photos, and man. i did that. that was all me. i weigh the same now that i did back then. except this time i look different. i’m stronger. physically and mentally.
if i hadn’t taken those photos i would have nothing to look back on. i wouldn’t remember how i felt back then, and compare it to how amazing i feel now.
📸 even if you hate how you look, document it. because one day you’ll surpass your goals, look back, and see the amazing progress you’ve made.
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Documenting your weight loss journey can be empowering. Keeping a record through photos can help you recognize the significant changes in your body and mindset over time. Many people struggle with body image and insecurity, especially when confronting physical transformation. However, looking back at past images can foster self-awareness and acceptance, serving as a benchmark for growth. As you document your journey, you may notice shifts not just in your appearance but also in your confidence levels. Tracking your progress can motivate you to set and achieve further goals. Whether you weigh 105lbs or 150lbs, the key lies in appreciating the efforts you’ve made toward a healthier lifestyle. The emotional impact of viewing those ‘before’ pictures can invoke a sense of pride and fulfillment when reflecting on how far you’ve come. Embrace this process, for it can be both cathartic and inspiring! Don’t shy away from capturing images during your struggles; these moments can reveal the resilience you may not recognize in yourself. By documenting your journey, you are not only holding yourself accountable but also building a story that fuels your motivation. And remember, one day, those photos will provide the clarity you need to see the tremendous progress you’ve achieved.