Peek a boo! You can hide from me, but you can’t hide from yourself.
So many times I see a new buddy appear, with the same ‘apple face’ and no weight tracker. In fact, when I first came to buddyslim I was an apple, too. Then after a while, the realization that there is no need to hide comes to most of us. It is liberating to post your picture, even the ‘whole body shot’ that most of us thought we would never share. Putting myself and my true weight out there for all to see, did it ever feel good. I can quit wondering what people would think if they knew how fat I was, if they would still like me…. you know ‘in real life’ we’ve all felt the disdain that some people feel toward ‘fat people’. It is so hurtful that it becomes something we try to avoid. At least I did. Avoid situations that put me in the spotlight, stand a little behind someone or something for the dreaded photo, didn’t eat in public unless I had to (and then I was very shy about eating too much, that was for later, alone) and always wear baggy clothes, like they’d think it was a big shirt and I was really smaller … ?? But it’s different here, no one judges or looks away. No snickers.. just acceptance and a lot of support and even love and hugs and friendships. So I encourage those who are hiding to come on out. Post the pics, post the weight tracker. It’s worth a try, what have you got to lose? It made losing much easier for me. I don’t know why.
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I totally agree…it is kind of liberating to post a picture and your weight tracker. That is what is so good about this sight we are all here for the same reason….to be healthy. I plan on posting a new pic of me every month. It’s funny that we as bigger people are always trying to make ourselves unnoticed. It is almost ironic isn’t it. Shoot if I can post a pic at 365lbs anyone can. Be proud of who you are.
You’re right, it is ironic. If we are so wanting not to be noticed you’d think we’d be shrinking away to nothing. lol ps, thanks for the comment and congrats on your loss, and for posting your pic. Good Girl!!
I couldn’t agree more!!! Way back when I started this thing in early January 07 I started it with that same attitude. There was no secret about how much I weighed, here or in my every day life. I let everyone who cared to know, know. Yeah, it sucks being so overweight…especially how overweight I was..but, it’s kinda like alcoholism. The very first thing we’ve got to do is admit we have a problem and start out being honest and upfront about everything. Helped me immensely!
I hate having my picture taken! lol but I don’t even have a scanner or anyway to get it on my computer so I had to use the virtual models
my current weight model looks hideous enough without a real picture though!
At the time of joining the last time I was weighed was in January, and I really didn’t want anyone to know I weighed 300 pounds, I even think I made my weight ticker private or for buddies only…or I just think I did…
Just remember; when you call yourself hideous, you have a whole lot of buddies who weigh more than you…..??
I so agree. I was so scared to post my swimsuit pic, but you are right, can’t hide from myself! It was really liberating to post that. We need to love what is on the inside, anyways. None of us are “Hideous”. Hugs, Kama
Im hidding behind a butterfly, but I have my reasons. Not hiding my tracker tho, gains and all. Im here to be real and learn my way thru understanding myself and the whys of what brought me to this point. I LOVE your pic, makes me want to go ridw my 4 wheeler
My sister & her hubby have skidoos. Always looks fun!
SAndy I so agree!!! I would have never thought that I would post my picture for the whole community to see, but there I am. And I have been posting new pictures every so often! I like it! Helps me see my progress. I have nothing to hide!
I wish I could post a picture. For some reason every time I try to post the few pics of myself that I have downloaded, this site says it is too large so I have no idea why it is not working. I’ll keep trying. I didn’t like having the apple face so I figured my fat dog Duke would be a stand in for now
I think Duke is a fine stand in…. I just sent you a message asking what his name is. I had trouble with the pics being too large too. If you download to photobucket or one of the other photo shops you can make it smaller…. it took me awhile to figure it out. Do you have someone you can ask? My son and grandson have to help me out sometimes. I know not everyone likes to have their picture online… but it’s nice to see a pretty dog face (or a butterfly, Deb
Those apples seem so … cold? lol Oh gosh, I don’t want to offend any apples out there… forgive me?
Love this blog entry! I am an apple but after reading this I will on Monday at the latest post a pic…What do i have to loose by posting pics anyways?…hopefully a few pounds! lol
Way to go vanessa, I look forward to meeting you, face to face….lol.
I know what you mean!
I agree. It is scary in the beginning but then you realize everyone is here for the same thing. To lose weight, get support and give support.
GREAT BLOG!
I am just a slacker and haven’t gotten a picture of myself yet (I would probably have pictures of times with family, but I dodge the camera as much as possible because of the way I know I look). Anyway, I can say that it was different joining on here this time and posting the weight tracker. Before, I would have just put how many pounds I needed to lose. Now, I feel like by posting my REAL weight, I have people that I am accountable to and I need to keep on track. I will hopefully get myself somewhat dressed and get a real pic up soon. It will be even better when I am able to put up a new looking me photo a few pounds thinner. Thanks again for the blog.
Sandi
I think it is great for anyone who wants to share. I wasn’t sure at first if I wanted to. Now I love posting my updated picture. Sure I have a long way to go, but I have come along way, BABY! This past weekend I went to the water park with my son and his family, and I was like I am not sure I want to run around a water park in a swim suit, but I did and I had FUN! I had a great time with my new found energy with my grandkids!
Big HUGS!
You should have new energy…. I can’t imagine how you must feel, 96 lbs lighter. It has to be amazing for you. You are sure an inspiration. To all of us!
Thanks for the comment.
I didn’t read you blog till 8/1/08 but boy does it pertain to me. Thank you for your comments on my site today. It meant a lot.