before and after or now and then

[hopelesscase]

I read an artical the other day about how we perceive ourselves and it really hit home with me today.

i was looking at photos today and then i saw the photos that pg had posted from the manchester meet. the more i looked at the photos from my past the more i struggled to relate to them. Yes i had the memories of the lovely holidays and the important people i was with but was that really me.

i went and re read the artical and then looked at the pictures again not once did i think god i never want to be like that again because thinking about them when i first saw them all i ever used to do was say something negative about myself. Looking at them today i looked at them with different eyes and was able to find something positive in all of them.

Seeing the pictures that PG had posted has made me realise that i no longer want to compare my before and after and i am looking at them as now and then.

The artical i was reading is by a guy on here called icemouse and he does a weekly newsletter called no will power required.well worth subscribing to they are really thought provoking.

so here are my latest now and then pics

 

[margaretmc]

Wow Carole
You look far younger now you have lost the weight and your skin looks better aswell . Good luck and take care .
Margaret xx

 

[gaelic girl]

Yes you look so good Carole i hope i get to feel the same way when i reach my target it certainly is a lovely thought x

 

[rybens]

fantastic , you look amazing x

 

[j.u.s.t.l.i.z.]

brilliant carole you look fantastic & well done xxx

 

[Karlos]

You look great in the one on the right hun

 

[hopelesscase]

You great in the one on the right hun

i am so going to slap you when i see you!!!!

 

[Karlos]

i am so going to slap you when i see you!!!!

I'll give you an hour to stop that gorgeous xxx

 

[hopelesscase]

i should of know you would enjoy it!!!!

 

[Bullyfun]

I'll give you an hour to stop that gorgeous xxx

didnt realise WLS stood for would like slapping

 

[hopelesscase]

Please dont encourage him, :slap:. You really dont know what we have to put up with.
Just dawned on me my tummy has been sore for the past few days its probably down to al the laughing i did at Karlos. :d'oh:

 

[bungle1999]

you look amazing. So much younger looking and vibrant. Congratulations.

 

[julia in bath]

wow, carole, amazing pis, grea journey, you've been on

 

[quetiapina]

You look really lovely. I really hope you are so proud of yourself for turning your life into an improved one (if you see what I mean). x

 

[Snowcrystal]

I read an artical the other day about how we perceive ourselves and it really hit home with me today.

i was looking at photos today and then i saw the photos that pg had posted from the manchester meet. the more i looked at the photos from my past the more i struggled to relate to them. Yes i had the memories of the lovely holidays and the important people i was with but was that really me.

i went and re read the artical and then looked at the pictures again not once did i think god i never want to be like that again because thinking about them when i first saw them all i ever used to do was say something negative about myself. Looking at them today i looked at them with different eyes and was able to find something positive in all of them.

Seeing the pictures that PG had posted has made me realise that i no longer want to compare my before and after and i am looking at them as now and then.

The artical i was reading is by a guy on here called icemouse and he does a weekly newsletter called no will power required.well worth subscribing to they are really thought provoking.

so here are my latest now and then pics

Carol, you are a very pretty lady, but you look so very much younger now.

You are an inspiration to me and to many here...Well done!

(((hugs)))

 

[Mini]

Brilliant post Carole, you look fantastic!

Well done!:happy096:

Love Mini xxx

 

[wannabeslimagain]

you have done so well hun i look at your pics and think to myself wow i want to look like that in a pair of jeans.i bet you feel so proud you have done amazing congratulations xxx

 

[Rebirth]

What a transformation! Thanks for sharing, I hope one day I will have pictures of "now and then".

Rebirth

 

[thinkbethin]

Carole you do look fantastic!!!!

 

[gillabean]

Carole, you look fantastic. You can tell it's you; but a more vibrant and obviously more healthy you. That's what I want too! Thanks for all your posts, us new people need all the information we can get and who better to get it from than those who have been through it.

Thank you.