Sunday, July 23, 2006

Comparison time

I'm feeling pretty darned proud of myself today. The scales were kind (yes I was very good yesterday and didn't eat my way out of my hangover!!). I'm now taking the number - 73.7 !! yay me!! 60's gal here I come. Woo hoo. I can't believe it, When I was at my heaviest (probably around 97 kilos but I didn't weigh myself AT ALL then - hard to believe now, but it's true) I could never imagine being closer to goal. I had soooo far to go (30 kilos) and it was too daunting to think about how far I had to go. Even though it's happened a lot slower than I would have liked I think i'm doing really well and here are some (horrible but hey i'm no Elle McPherson and never will be!) comparison shots:

The one on the left is the old me - after I'd already lost 5 kilos!!
The one on the right was taken this morning, after losing nearly 20 kilos. I know i've got a way to go, but i'm feeling pretty good today!!!

I know I have tuck shop lady arms, huge boobs and a baby belly, but I think i'm looking a lot better and at least i'm sticking with it (mostly). Please note i'm wearing my size 12 gym pants in the new photo!!



Anyhoo, we haven't done any washing this week and the wardrobe is bear to say the least. I got out some stuff I haven't worn for a while, denim 3/4 pants and some black 3/4 pants that I lived in at work when the weather was warmer - both too big - seriously too big, falling off my hips too big. I don't think you'll be able to wipe the smile off my face today!!

12 comments:

Mary said...

I am so proud of you too and you've come a long way babe. You're an inspiration! These photos are great and a fantastic way to show you just how much you have changed. LOL at the big clothes. I can just imagine! I hope you're still smiling and you got me smiling too :-)

Anonymous said...

Hi Bri,

Well done! You are doing so, so well! I have been following your blog for a little while now but haven't posted!
I posted a pic of myself on my blog yeserday too and it's scary. But very good motivation!!
Keep up the great work!

xoxoxoxo
Michelle

michelle said...

Bri you look fantastic. So skinny. Cannot wait to see you in person to see the chnage first hand. I am so proud of you young lady.

Kenz said...

I LOVE comparison photos!!! That is incredible - look at your neck! There are some parts you notice it more than others... you are doing so incredibly well. Congrats on the scales moving right along, you're an inspiration :)

Leighanne said...

Wow the differences are amazing!!! You will be a 60's girl in no time at all:)

Cinders said...

Well done Bri - you look gorgeous. Have a great week.

Kathryn said...

Looking great! You're on fire lately (not literally)

Suzy said...

Great to have the two photos to compare. You are looking great! How exciting to find your clothes are way too big. That means a shopping spree when the warmer weather comes and you deserve it!

abc said...

You go girl. You are inspiring me and I need that right now. There is a big difference in your photos - you are right to be very darn proud of yourself! Even I am proud of you...not sure I have a right to be, but somehow I am LOL
xxxx

Mel. said...

Your doing so well Bri and I love your new photo. Your such an inspiration to us all and I can't wait to met you in a few weeks time.
You should be so proud with your results and its a great feeling when your clothes start to become too big.
Keep up the great work.

philippa_moore said...

You look fantastic!!!

The changes are so obvious. You should be very very proud of yourself darl (as I am!)

xoxoxoxo

Anonymous said...

you look fantastic Bri!! sometimes you need the before & after shots to truly appreciate all your hard work. whenever you hit a bump... go back to this blog entry & remind yourself of you achievements... and how good it feels. keep on smiling!