the good, the bad, and the holy crap!
As mentioned in one of my first posts, I suffer from self-diagnosed reverse anorexia, the imaginary condition where I am really much fatter than I think I am. I can’t tell you the number of photographs (roughly 72.6%) where I see a photograph of myself and have to actually exert mental energy trying to identify MYSELF. Then when I do, it’s such a shocking revelation, that I can’t decide whether to throw up or pee a little. I think it’s actually some sort of self-preservation mechanism, to keep my positive self-image intact and secure. I’ve always fancied myself, even when the outside packaging could use a major overhaul. I thought, at the time, that loving myself unconditionally on the inside was enough. But in the famous words of the profound philosopher Dr. Phil: “When you know better, you do better.” Today, I know that eating healthy and prioritizing myself are mandatory elements of a holistic positive image. And so, with humility, acceptance, and pride, I present to you…
the before pictures
Notice how ineffectively I hid behind TicTac. And the arms? Not even the NRA would sponsor that gun show. I had stopped weighing myself about a year before these were taken. When I started WW in July, I weighed 294 pounds. An ideal weight, if you’re a panda bear.
May 25, 2009
June 13, 2009
the during pictures
Wow, look what Santa brought me for Christmas – a neck! That, and a much needed box of Clairol. My weight loss in this picture with MyGuy was at 40 pounds.
December 25, 2009
I reached my 50 pound weight loss mark on March 25, 2010.
June 28, 2010
In the year since I took this last picture I’ve lost another 40 pounds. Which might be impressive, but it’s only because I gained 10 pounds 5 times and then managed to lose it 4. For non-accoutanty types, I can totes help you out: I’m up 10 pounds.
I don’t know when/where/how I’ll find my giveafuckness (it’s kinda technical, m’k?) but I’ll let you know.
Speaking at Blog Indiana along with fellow presenter and Bulter University mascot, Blue #2. He's thrilled. Obviously. (August 2011)
I started my blog after my ass had stopped shrinking and I thought it would 
LOVE the Dr. Phil poster!!! Made me lol!
Hah, that doctor Phil pic is great! You’re looking fly, mama – keep it up!
Thanks Jenn! I’m looking forward to being your guest blogger next month! WOOT!!!
You should be super proud of all your hard work. You look amazing!
Thanks! You made my day!!!
Hey Kristen…thanks for your sweet comment on my blog…you truly blessed me. I also love that poster.
Jenny @ http://www.fiftyonepounds.com
Thanks Jenny! I meant every word of it. Hugs, Kirsten
hahahahhaha…I am still giggling over the NRA comment…can you write for next years Oscars?
It might be a conflict of interest if I get nomimated.
Holy crap! That Dr. Phil pic at the end was hilarious! Did you make that up? I just discovered your blog yesterday (I just recently started my own) and what can I say, I want to marry you. You are so, so funny! Already added you to the blogroll
i so did not make that up. i just
stoleborrowed it.HI! I just found your blog after clicking around others and let me say you are hilarious!! Oh boy I haven’t laughed at a blog in a while, it’s always so serious. Your ‘Meet RNTGirl Kirsten’ section is so funny! To top it off, congrats on your weight loss and for the self confidence..do that sell that at Target because I could use some most days?
You. Are. HILARIOUS! I am addicted. I will be stalking this blog. Just fyi.