I promised 30 Day Shred before and after pictures
Posted in Body Image, My Journey, Need to lose weight and tagged with 30 Day Shred, Body Image on 08/25/2009 05:21 pm by RachaelWhy did I do that? I really really hate looking at fat pictures of myself because then I have to face how people really see me; and that is embarrassing. My cheeks are already turning red.
But promise I did so here they come. And I am even in the same dress, making comparison even easier!
Here I am at a shower in May of 09 (I started the Shred at the end of June but my weight was the same). I look like a plump centerpiece to all of my fit and pretty friends:
And here is me from this past weekend:
The lovely lady next to me in the second set of pictures is my beautiful little sister. And I am starting to hold my own next to her again, ya think?
I realize that the time frame of comparisons is 2 months (and not the toted 30 days), but it was all the Shred. And I did the Shred for about 5 weeks of that time. So in my experience, it works.
The numbers on the scale did not go down much, but you can clearly see a difference in inches, and in my overall appearance.
I did the Shred again today, and am going to give it my 100% effort again. I also just finished my first week of Weight Watchers to kick my weight loss into high hear.
Wish me luck!
PS: If you are questing the drastic change in my hair color, see this post.
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August 25th, 2009 at 6:03 pm
You look FABULOUS!! And I love the hair too!
August 25th, 2009 at 6:03 pm
I can see a difference in your weight! You look great! I’ve been wanting to shred but I’m really scared of it. So go you for doing it!!
Great job on taking care of yourself.
August 25th, 2009 at 6:07 pm
Thank you ladies, very much! It is good to hear positive comments–keeps my motivation up, and I can use all the help I can get in that category!
August 25th, 2009 at 6:17 pm
Awesome! Way to go! It takes alot of time and effort to do this especially with kids. In the long run, your whole family will benefit from you being fit and healthy. Lookin great!
August 26th, 2009 at 8:13 pm
I, too, love the red hue in your hair. Good luck with your goal. I think making your goal public in this way will keep you motivated and on course. One day at a time, right?
August 27th, 2009 at 9:47 pm
WTG! I’ve been thinking about it for a while, but just haven’t done it. I think your pictures may be the kick in the pants I needed.
Your dress is super cute. Where did you get it? And please don’t tell me you got it 5 years ago or in some far away country. I have a knack for loving things that come from far away or were bought too long ago for me to get one.
September 8th, 2009 at 1:51 pm
I just found you by way of googling “the shred before and after pictures” and I AM IMPRESSED!! I actually just ordered the shred last week and it’s supposed to come tomorrow so I am psyching myself up.
I love your blog!
September 26th, 2009 at 8:13 pm
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