I got on the scale today and saw a number I haven't seen in a long long long time. Its making me sick actually, so I'm just going to spill my guts and move on.
The number I saw today was 199lbs.
Puke.
After seeing that number, I made the decision to give this challenge the all or nothing approach.
Hence, the before pictures. I figured if I humiliated myself by posting these horrid pictures it would be the motivation I needed to succeed.
I apologize in advance to my 'real life' friends who are going to be forced to see me half naked, and a sincere apology to anyone else who may vomit after seeing these.
Admittedly, I'm incredibly embarrassed. A lot of you guys think I'm this amazing fitness machine. I am in pretty good shape, but I sure don't look like it. While I workout like a dog, clearly its my food consumption that suffers which is even more embarrassing.
I'm going to rock this challenge you guys. I promise you that.
59 comments:
You are too hard on yourself. One step at a time. I am in the same boat as I am sure others are. It is hard to keep it off. Really hard.
I've been waiting for the day to see you half naked! :)
I think you are amazing. It doesn't matter what size you are, it takes SO much courage to post half nude pics of yourself!!
You ARE going to rock this challenge. I have no doubt about it!
First of all, your incredible BRAVE to post shots of you wearing a sports bra. I don't even remember the last time I looked in the mirror at myself in one, let alone post shots on my blog.
You are a beautiful woman, and no extra few pounds will change that. You've made a decision to work your cute little athletic butt off, and I for, one am SO excited to watch the transformation and to see the new Amy, all over again.
NOTHING can take away from your natural beauty Amy...and I know you're not comfortable seeing that number, but I, for one, have no doubt that it's the last time you'll ever see it.
Keep up the great, inspiring work, and I'll be there at the end, with a big treat to reward your success.
xoxo
You are too hard on yourself! I know you're going to kick this challenge in it's bum and come out rockin'!
Hang in there! I appreciate your blog and your honesty! Getting fit is not easy and definitly a rollercoaster, especially for women! You can do it! I look forward to your updates reading your blog!
For the record, I thought you looked fantastic when I saw you the other night :)
Onward and downward, my friend. We're all with you.
Agreed. You are way too hard on yourself.
You're going to kick ass.
Your photos aren't nearly as bad as mine would be (201 lbs)!!
you look TONED.
I'm just roley poley olie.
well, first it takes gutts to do this and obviously, you've got 'em.
Secondly, from a 300+ girl coming down a little at a time, you inspired me posting these, because it gives me courage and knowledge that all my hard work working out will help me shape up in the end! Because look what weightloss did for you, you look amazing!
you will rock this challenge and I look forward to the after pics! ;)
You are such an inspiration! I know I don't comment much, but I really enjoy reading your blog and learning about fitness and eating right through you! You have come so far and I can't wait to see what else you do! :) You're aweomse! :)
Look at how brave you are! Amy I applaud you!!
By the way, you look very solid and by solid I mean muscle, not fat. You are a fitness machine and it doesn't matter what the number on the scale says. It's how you feel and how fit you feel.
I know you are going to rock this challenge and I may do it on my own with you Canadian girls because I'm here the USA and can't do it.
Love you Amy! You are awesome and totally inspire me!!
Holy COW. I feel like I am looking in a mirror. We are nearly in the same place. I too started in the 260's lost 100 pounds hit goal and now am back in the 190's. You are BRAVE, STRONG and I know you will get back there! We will BOTH get back there! One foot in front of the other...YOU CAN DO THIS! Thanks for sharing!
Good. Now I won't feel awkward posting mine :)
I loff you.
I was where u are not so long ago, so its very do able and u have a naturally good figure on you...good luck.
AMy if i knew where you lived i would totally come and kick your butt! You are way to hard on yourself, but aren't we all our worst critics.
You are going to rock this challenge and I can't wait to see the after photos!
good luck to you Amy, i know you will do fantastic.
You are a beautiful woman Amy, inside and out. And this post proves both.
You are going to kick butt in this challenge!
You are simply amazing.
you ARE a machine!!! and you will rock this challenge i know.
You are very brave to post pictures. It would have been so easy to not admit it, and continue going on. Hats off to you for this post!! You are definitely too hard on yourself. I've been reading your blog for a few months now and you are very inspiring!!
You are going to rock this challenge (and so am I, ha ha)!
That takes some serious guts posting those pictures! I am sure you can do it, and I know that everyone who reads your blog is rooting for you! I'm just at the beginning of my weight loss journey, and have been reading your blog for a while! We are all going to celebrate our victories together, and bitch about our struggles! Looking forward to it!!
You need to remind yourself of all the weight you've already lost. Your fitness level is likely amazing - which will make it easier to turn yourself into a 'fat burning machine'!!
PS I'm hugely impressed that you took the pictures, let alone posted them! YOU ROCK!
You will kick the challenges booty!
You are SO awesome, and this challenge is going to take you to new heights. I'm honoured to be doing it with you!
And honestly, you look really fit! Your after shots are going to be PHENOMENAL!
Honestly girl...you look great! The way you talk I was expecting SOOOO much worse! You are beautiful and athletic...and we all know you are going to kick ass and probably win this thing!!
I hope you and hubby have some sort of "celebrity humping" list because you are soooo spending the weekend with Paul Plakas.
:)
while I can completely understand you wanting to make a change - I think you're being hard on yourself - you 're beautiful.
I can't wait to read about your journey - and you are going to be happy that you have those before pictures when you're posting the awesome healthy after pictures!!
I also saw a number on the scale this morning that made me...well, more angry than sick. 199.9! Phew! 0.1 away from 200, although that's what I listed on the challenge (it didn't like the .9 part).
And so it begins! We are going to ROCK this challenge.
*big hug* I have been on the same journey! I to have had a set back and a restart :) Cheers to you and you have plenty of support as you continue on a path to find the you that feels healthy and happy! I am taking a bit of a different approach this time.. feel free to check out my blog!
I have NO doubt WHATSOEVER Amy that you are 100% ready to KILL this challenge. That took some MAJOR guts and this is exactly the reason why I respect you so much! This takes guts for ANYONE, and while your quest for skinny is getting a huge kick start, I honest and truly think you are a perfect package right here too ;-)
Got got this girl, you absolutely do!
WHeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!
4 things:
1) If I were Canadian, I would join this challenge and your team! I'm so excited to see they places you all will go!
2) You are a gym machine. Daily (DAILY!) I think of how much you do and it inspires me to keep on keeping on. I tell myself that "Amy wouldn't quit!" I think of how much faster I would run if I had Jersey with me. I think about you a lot when I work out.
3) You are able to focus. You keep yourself focused on the exercise part. Now all you have to do is exert that same amount of focus on your eating. You can do this. You WILL do this.
4) Ask for help. Find the way you want to be accountable for your eating, share it with us, and we will keep you accountable. You see how much of a response you get from people. We'll be on ya, girl.
I'm excited for you. Sometimes it takes a kick in the pants to get moving again, right? Consider yourself kicked. Go get 'em!
You're gonna rock this challenge! and if you can make any of my booty camp or kickbox classes any time just come on out! If I can help in any way let me know!
This is next chapter in your fitness life and it's going to be great!
Honestly you don't look bad at all. :) p.s. you are my fitness idol. :)
There's nothing I can say that hasn't been said already but I wanted to add that I also think you will rock this!! GO AMY!!!
Amy,
You are such an awesome girl!! I too, have fallen off the bandwagon again... but it is how you get back on that matters.. You have to have a starting point... It takes great courage and strength to admit weakness, but please know that by doing so, you inspire all of your readers to change.. Thank you for speaking the truth. I have no doubt in my mind you will suceed with your challenge right now and forever. Keep up the strength..
i do have to admit, i was a bit sad that you were posting revealing photos and there was none of your cleavage!
...but seriously, Amy, you're such an inspiration to so many, and it takes guts to post the pics and the numbers. And we'll all be supporting you along the way!
hey girl..good on you! I am rooting for you <3
You will do fantastic in this challenge and congrats on having the courage to post your pics!
You will do great!
I admire you for posting these photos. While I post a lot of crazy and embarrassing things about myself and my life, I have yet to have to courage to post photos like this of myself.
I think you still look great. Keep it up.
Julia
http://jewliagoulia.blogspot.com
How inspiring and brave you are! Good luck with your challenge- and don't be grossed out with that number. You're beautiful no matter what the scale says, REMEMBER THAT!!!
You're so inspiring! Posting your pictures is such a bold move, and takes courage. Well done, and I have no doubt you'll be well on your way to your goal!
Wow. Your courage and honesty is amazing and something to be admired. I'm totally in a slump right now. On top of the holiday splurges and my inactivity, I'm 2 month prego and I want to eat everything under the sun.
I really have to recommit myself.
Thanks for the reminder that I am not alone.
Amy, you are beautiful and you inspire me every day.
You really motivate me. I am a huge fan of your blog. I'm just starting my journey... so, good luck to us both. *hugs*
You go!
you are going to do amazing -- and you are inspiring all of us to be the same way!
No need to be embarrassed! You are among many, many women who are fighting along with you! I think you are brave for dealing with it now instead of later- you can do it and I will be cheering you on! :) WHOOHOOOO!
I wish you the best of luck! You can do this!!
Amy, you are so brave! I just started my weight loss blog and I haven't told any of my friends yet because I am too embarrassed to let them see my pictures and read about my weight. They all know I've been losing weight the last few months, but don't know the specific numbers and definitely haven't seen me half naked! A major reason I created the blog was for accountability, and who better to hold me accountable than the people I see every day? But it is just so scary! After reading this post, I told my sister about my blog. A baby step I suppose...
Don't be ashamed - everyone starts somewhere. You are going to look back at these pictures with pride at how far you've come.
Good luck!
PS. I'm super exicted to try that brussel sprout recipe! I'm doing it tonight!
I love how candid you are- I have been following you on twitter and once in awhile, check out your blog! I come from a family where weight is an issue on both side so I feel for you... I am getting married this summer and started personal training last week! My bod fat at almost 35% is not something to be proud of and I have a lot of work to do as well. Thanks for being so honest with your readers.
You are awesome - and because you are so awesome you are going to do awesome in this challenge!!!
Can't wait to see you rock this. ♥
its awesome that you are posting your pics on line. not only are you inspiring yourself to lose weight, but many, many others.
my only...other comment was that you are too hard on yourself! weighing more than you'd like.....isn't vomit worthy. you are still beautiful, dedicated, and FIT!!
(and i love your blog..)
You are so brave. And you ARE going to rock this challenge!
Wishing you much success on the X-Weighted adventure. I love that program too. Don't be so hard on yourself, nobody's perfect!
You are beautiful, lovely, and I would consider myself a fox to look like you. :)
I think when you have a cute personality and pretty looks it's not noticable if you carry a few extra pounds. I think you are adorable!
I have been reading your blog for years (on and off) and I'm so inspired by your amazing success.
I think you look really good. And think of where you came from? Amazing! Keep it up and good luck with the challenge!
Good luck on the challenge! You will do great. But you gotta love yourself lady - work on becoming an even healthier you but love you on the journey too!!!
I just found your blog today.. and ended up reading a good portion of the posts. I know I'm just a random person, but I wanted to tell you that you are an inspiring person. Weight loss is a difficult battle and it's more mental (in my eyes) than physical. Don't be discouraged, you've worked so hard. The road from point A to point B isn't always straight, but that's what makes us who we are. Keep up the good work.
your an inspiration. you look gorgeous dont be so hard on yourself you will get to where you want to be but love yourself during the process.
thank you for posting this
emily young
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