Good morning Every so often I take a selfie to compare to my 5/4/14 starting point to SEE progress. Sunday My husband and I went to Atlantic City to see a show so I was wearing makeup, had my hair done and figured Selfie time. When I put the two pics side by side I was shocked by what a difference 17 lbs (I had lost 5 lbs before starting CK) made in my face, so I decided to share; maybe it will inspire/encourage someone else.

I know if I had seen a photo like this, and that 17lbs could make THAT much of a difference OMG it would have inspired me. So the side by side photo is me on 5/4/14 (left) at 228 lbs and on Sunday, 7/13/14 (right) at 211 lbs. Hard to believe but there is actually a photo somewhere of me at 249 lbs from a few years ago but it will never get airtime.

I was SHOCKED that I actually looked that bad, I even went back to the other pictures from 5/4/14 at my Niece's house and that was actually the Nicest one of me! I showed it to my husband asking him why he didn't tell me I looked that bad (as if it was his fault I stuffed my fricken face right) and he was all wide eyed, practically speechless and said "um, I guess it happened gradually so I didn't notice". It made me really sad...I remember looking in the mirror and thinking "OMG what happened to YOU?"

I remember not wanting to go out because I was uncomfortable in my skin, in my clothes and with how I looked. There is actually a full body shot that I am just not willing to share yet...I still haven't gotten over the fact I let myself GO that far. I'm not focused on a particular number, I just want everything toned and to feel strong... If that means I stay in the 200's but I look fit and toned then that's fine too...I just want to be the healthiest I can be.

Still having GI issues on my third bottle of magnesium citrate WAITING for something to happen... I feel like a ticking time bomb! When I called the Dr. Yesterday, she said to take another bottle and if it doesn't work, do another... If things don start moving I will need an MRI because there may be a kink in my intestine or a blockage. And if the MRI shows no medical reason then I would have to see a PT... YES you read correctly... A PT to learn how to relax my pelvic floor to allow proper BMs. Who knew such a thing existed???? Seriously!!! I'm praying thing start to happen today

I hope you enjoyed the pictures, now you know what I look like and hopefully they inspire or encourage someone else. I can't wait to see the difference in another month!

Have a great day!