The camera is so harsh!

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Registered: 10-25-2004
The camera is so harsh!
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Tue, 07-11-2006 - 8:58pm

So, I can look in the mirror and think I'm seeing the improvements. Everyone tells me I'm looking good and I've already been asked if I'm losing weight. So why is it that the camera has to be so horrible?! Eek! I took my "BEFORE" picture on 6/12. The other day I decided to take my picture every 4 weeks and save them for later. So, took my picture for 7/10 (actually did it today, but close enough). I look at the pics I just took and I look like I've become the person I never wanted to be :(. It's all that much more motivation to keep up these good habits because I want to be able to take a picture and feel good about it, but man, oh man, were those pics tonight depressing. I was wearing a new top I just bought to wear out on mine and Neil's anniversary in 2 weeks and now I'm really reconsidering.

Staci

p.s. Here's a link to the website with my 2 before and 2 current photos on it. I will be brave and share with you all and no one else :). I couldn't figure out how to get them in order, so my current pics are first. I named em with the dates.

http://s69.photobucket.com/albums/i58/periwinkle69/THE%20JOURNEY/?action=view&current=Me009.jpg&refPage=&imgAnch=imgAnch1


 


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Tue, 07-11-2006 - 11:03pm

Thanks for sharing your pics with all of us! I think the fact that your new outfit is form-fitting, and you were wearing jeans and a baggy t-shirt in the first photos is the reason the pics don't look nearly as flattering in your mind. Not to worry though, you look very nice. By the way, I love the new clothes. Very stylish, in my own little humble opinion. I hope you and your husband have a wonderful night out for your upcoming anniversary. Go have a blast and paint the town red!

Katherine
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Wed, 07-12-2006 - 7:55am

I actually like the pictures. I think you're showing a big difference in those 4 weeks. Even with all the 'hiding' under baggies in the first pictures you can tell you were much

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Wed, 07-12-2006 - 10:01am

Thank you both so much for the kind words :)! I am generally against the baggies, too, but I didn't realize those clothes were so bad until I saw the picture. Those jeans I was wearing in the picture are ones that I had actually bought like a week before just to have some good fitting jeans. Apparently I was bloated or something on the day I bought them, because they are already to where they look big and baggy. Kind of sucks $$ wise but it's good otherwise :).

Staci


 


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Registered: 05-19-2004
Wed, 07-12-2006 - 2:24pm

I concur with everyone else!! You look really good considering 4 weeks! I think you are on to something. I think you look good in the top, I say wear it! You will blow him away! Keep up the good work!

Tami
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Wed, 07-12-2006 - 9:25pm

Stacey, I love that gorgeous top on you! (And we won't even talk about how jealous I am of your hair...)

And you have made quite amazing progress in four weeks, judging by these pics (especially the profile versions). I agree with everyone else, the "baggies" may hide a bump here or there from your eagle-eyed scrutiny, but they're certainly not nearly as attractive overall. And you're right, cameras ARE harsh... so you will look fabulous when you go out, right? Hope you have a great time, and thanks for sharing your photos.

Misha

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Registered: 10-25-2004
Wed, 07-12-2006 - 10:50pm

Thank you!

I scrutinized the photos a bit more, and did notice that my face seems thinner to me, especially in the profile shots. Can I also add proudly that I got that top at a local Kohl's over the weekend for...$3.50! I do like it on better in real life than in the pictures, and I have two more weeks to go, so I'm sure I'll still wear it and feel better abuot myself in it, as long as I don't take any more pictures! LOL!

Staci


 


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Wed, 07-12-2006 - 11:11pm
$3.50? OK, you are officially too lucky/gifted!

Misha

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Sat, 07-15-2006 - 12:10am

Staci,


I can see a BIG difference between the before and after pics...lookin' GOOD! :)