I guess it didn't really hit me how different I look now than two years ago. I saw a few pictures that were enough to make me double take and stare. It wasn't an easy road and it wasn't a short road either, but losing weight was the best thing I could have done for myself, for Patrick and for our future.
I'm sure I could have been heavier. I'm certain that I was the heaviest I've ever been two years ago. But weight lost, is weight lost and I'm so surprised to see myself now. I still pick up the sizes I use to wear and then remind myself that I've changed. Losing weight it's all physical, there's a lot emotionally and mentally that has to be dealt with too.
Here are some pictures that I found from before and a few after. Maybe you'll be as surprised as I was, or maybe not.
Hummm...at Kemah, September/October ish 2005
Kent's graduation, with my nieces. May 2005
At the Texas state line, April 2005
At my mom's house, August 2005
At the Lodge, September 2005
It's not my desire to boast or brag or make anyone feel horrible, but it's such a huge part of my life that I rarely discuss or post about. I want so badly to share this joy and enthusiasm with people who want to change their lives with weight loss. I truly can't wait until I'm a certified trainer! Here are some picture, 42 pounds lighter....
After my triathlon, July 2007 
At the beach, August 2007W
With my red boots! December 2007 (this is probably the most recent picture of me...)
In Superior, October 2007
At my birthday bash, November 2007
Even now, I'm still losing weight. Little by little, not drastically or in an unhealthy way. It's been so good on so many levels. I laugh a lot more, I'm more confident in public and in private, I feel more alive, I feel good more often and I know that I want that to keep coming for a long time! It was hard to look at these pictures, but it was a sweet reminder of where I've come from and what I've been through.
11 comments:
I am so proud of you! What a great accomplishment! Way to go! ~P
Goodness! It's amazing the difference.
How did you start? I'm sure it took courage to begin so I'm asking....how? I want to do it too.
That is cool to see the pics then, and pics now... what a change! I can definately see it in your face. You're right - the confidence level shoots sky high when we feel better about the way we look. You should be proud of how hard you worked to lose weight, and I'm sure it will encourage many others who read your blog.
(this is beth chase - for some reason it won't let me use my blogger acct...)
42 pounds Ashley? WOW! That is amazing, congratulations. As I was looking over the pictures I was trying to remember, but I never thought you were heavy... I guess that was quite a few years ago though before you moved to Texas. Losing weight isn't easy, I got up to my heaviest in 2003 (i think) and it wasn't fun.
I am so glad that you are feeling great and energized. I'm praying for you and Patrick and your baby dreams. Talk to you again soon.
Yeah, I, too, never thought anything before...but I've noticed a difference in your recent pictures and have been really astounded! You really do look terrific, and I'm so happy for you!
You look awesome! When I saw your birthday post in Nov. I told Monty you looked totally different. I could tell right away you were much thinner, but like Erin, I never thought of you being real heavy before. I'm proud of you, it's an awesome accomplishment and it should bring you joy! Way to go girl!
You look FABULOUS!!! Way to go, girl!
I never thought you had 42 lbs. to lose! You look wonderful!
This is me sticking my tongue out at you :P
No, I love you, you know that. I just feel like a big capital B when I stand to the side...you can be my trainer starting April 1st, aw-ight?
Lord willing, the baby will make her presence known by then!!
ummmmm talk about being a motivator! I always have thought you were one HOTT chiquita!!! THanks so much for you vulnerability!!! I'm so proud of you and use you in my path to getting healthy as a motivation!! You rock lil lady...and the red boots...umm you are sooo rockin' 'em!!! muah!!
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