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I have referenced in previous posts about the power of the “before” picture and the impact it has had on my motivation to eat clean and workout \u00a0consistently<\/span>.<\/p>\n

It is a bit scary for me to put this out there as I am not very comfortable sharing my body (with the world) but I believe this may help someone, \u00a0so here it goes . . .<\/p>\n

It all began last September when I decided I was going to ramp up my efforts to get back into shape after having our 2nd baby last June. I signed up for a virtual eat clean \/ fitness 90 day challenge group<\/a>. Part of the deal was to submit a “before” picture. (it wouldn’t be shared unless I won). \u00a0It was going to be hard for me to take my own picture the way it was requested so I asked Dan (my husband) to take it for me. Even though I wore just a sports bra and shorts (no bikini) I knew this was going to be dreadful.<\/p>\n

Dan took the photos and was very sweet about it. Once he handed me my phone and I scrolled through the front, back and side images I started to cry. \u00a0I looked so tired, out of shape and sad. I honestly did not recognize who I saw. \u00a0I asked him “This is what I look like?” Then I started to laugh because It was just \u00a0that \u00a0<\/i>ridiculous to me (I guess I thought I looked better than I did!) and also I realized Dan might have been feeling a bit awkward. I was crying and laughing at the same time. \u00a0Like I said, Dan was \u00a0very<\/span> \u00a0sweet and I remember him saying to me – “You can do it Trish, you’ll get back into shape.”<\/p>\n

Here’s the pic:<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>I completed the 90 day challenge<\/a> \u00a0and while I didn’t win what I did win was priceless. I won the power of the “before picture” and \u00a0motivation like none other<\/b>. \u00a0I never expected how much I would consider this picture going forward. I looked at it when I was tired and just being lazy. I \u00a0thought about this picture while working out. When tempted to eat junk food, I thought about this picture again. I would remember how I felt when I saw it for the first time. I imagined what it would feel like to look at a picture I was proud of. A picture that wouldn’t make me laugh and cry. Perhaps this is vain but I have always exercised and I just wanted to be back to what I had been. I wanted to feel good about myself and how I looked again.<\/div>\n

So this \u00a0before<\/i> \u00a0picture actually means a lot to me. It shows me, how far I have come, how hard I have worked and it proves to me that what I am doing is working! It reminds me that I \u00a0can<\/span> \u00a0do it. No matter how frustrated I get at times with plateaus, and whatever – it reminds me of the bigger picture. I am on the \u00a0committed<\/i> \u00a0road to health and fitness and plan to stay here.<\/p>\n

I have not stopped taking pictures. Below, is my progress timeline. I no longer look at my pictures and feel bad. I see improvements I would like to make but I also see a healthier, happier, more energetic wife and mommy. I am happy with myself.
\nPlease note: while I am not smiling in my April photo – I am much happier than I was in September. \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/div>\n

I plan to take my next “after” picture on the beach over July 4th weekend! \ud83d\ude42 This won’t be my last picture either. I believe in the ever evolving “before” picture. I believe in eating clean as a \u00a0lifestyle<\/span><\/b>. I believe in working out and a good sweat session. Finally, I believe in doing whatever you need to stay motivated. \u00a0If you need motivation – how about taking your “before” picture? \u00a0I challenge<\/a> \u00a0you!<\/strong> \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n

I hope this helps just \u00a01<\/b> \u00a0person to get motivated and start making some changes.<\/p>\n

You. Can. Do. This. \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

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