You see, the mirror lies. What I see in it varies depending on my mood and state of mind. When I look in the mirror I can prepare. Suck in the belly and the cheeks, twist the torso just right, extend my neck to make the extra chins go away, etc. If you see something in the mirror that you don't like, you can look away, walk away, or if you're desperate, you can smash it into a million pieces. I know I've had that urge before.
Pictures are awful. You don't always have time to do all that contorting before the flash goes off. Sometimes you get caught off guard. Unlike your reflection, when you see a terrible photo and walk away, IT STILL EXISTS! And it's probably on Facebook.
In the name of accountability, motivation, and a masochistic tendency, I'm going to post that photo here in all it's disgusting glory. When I'm really craving a cheeseburger, I can look back at this blog post and lose my appetite. Here is my most embarrassing moment:
And here are some images that come to mind when I look at it:
As God is my witness, I shall never be THAT hungry again.
I applaud you for being so open about your struggle. You are a inspiration and I need to get my butt in gear and get on the same journey.
ReplyDeleteI know you will be successful. Every day that you put yourself and your dreams above a destructive food choice is a winning day.
Thank you for showing me that it is possible to win the fight.
Oh I love this post Miranda! I am going to steal this, because that is exactly how I feel. I love that you put this out there, sharing this with other people will motivate!
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