Before and After: 40 lbs

Before surgery, my Dr. made it a point to tell me to take a lot of before pictures, specifically in doorways or in home mirrors.  This way, he said, when you are feeling like you haven't made much progress, or you need a boost, you can take a picture in the same doorway or mirror and compare the two side-by-side.  By putting yourself in the same spot at the same angle, you can better see the results you've had.

Fab idea Dr. Kruger!  (Yes, my surgeon's name is Dr. Kruger.  No, his first name is not Freddy, thank goddess.  Although the hospital is on Elm street...lol)

Here's my first side-by-side photo montage.  (I don't know if this is considered a montage; I just love that word.  It's fun to say.  Go ahead, try it.  Montage.  Stretch the second syllable out.  Montaaaaaggggge.  See? )

The picture on the left (blue shirt)* is from July, 2011.  I weighed 350 lbs.
The picture on the right (pink shirt) is from July, 2012.  I weighed 310 lbs.
That, my friends, is what a 40lb weight loss looks like on  me.
*The blue shirt is a 26/28 and the pink shirt is a 22/24

I love seeing the difference in my face every morning when I look in the mirror.  I can see a difference in my body as well, but this daily reminder not only gives me the motivation to keep this going, it starts me off in a great mood for the day!