Get motivated with a photo
If you're planning on starting a new diet or fitness program in
the near future, make sure you take before pictures of yourself,
back and front. There's nothing worse than having improved on
your body and not having the proof to show of your efforts. They
say that a picture is worth a thousand words, and they're not
joking when they say pictures never lie either, especially in
this situation.
If you're planning on starting a new diet or fitness program in
the near future, make sure you take before pictures of yourself,
back and front. There's nothing worse than having improved on
your body and not having the proof to show of your efforts. They
say that a picture is worth a thousand words, and they're not
joking when they say pictures never lie either, especially in
this situation.
Looking at yourself in the mirror is not the same as seeing your
results on paper. We look in the mirror every single day, and
our eye seems to have somehow convinced us that 'it's not that
bad', or that those extra bumps are just our imagination. But,
they're not. They're really there and they'll only get worse,
unless you face the music. If you want the cold hard truth, whip
out those Polaroid's, compacts and fancy digital cameras and
start clicking away.
There's more to taking before pictures than getting a wake up
call of note. Before pictures also serve as a great kick-start
to any program and keep motivation levels high. Remember, those
pictures are how the outside world sees us, like you needed any
more reasons to start getting back in shape? Use your picture to
its full capacity; don't go ripping it up and hiding it away.
Get it out there. Stick it on your fridge door, so that next
time you're feeling a little peckish, at least you'll think
twice before raiding the food supply.
Having a before picture makes fine-tuning your goals more
accurate as well, as you can instantly see exactly what's wrong
and where you can improve, making your goal setting more focused
and realistic.
Taking the pic Remember you're not sending this photo to a
modelling agency so don't try to hide all your flaws. After all,
it's your flaws that you want to identify in the first place.
Get someone to take a full-length shot of you, getting your full
body, from head to toe in the shot. Try to be as natural as
possible and stand in a relaxed upright position. Don't suck in
those tummies and squeeze those butts, this is one time where
you can let it all hang out - literally.
Its best to take your before pictures wearing a bikini or for
the guys a pair of shorts. Remember if you wear long, baggy
clothing you'll only be fooling yourself. You want to be able to
see where you can improve.
If you're going on a muscle gaining routine, take some shots of
you in typical bodybuilder style poses. This will help you
identify if you've gained muscle or not, and if you're training
routine is or isn't working.
Good luck and remember to keep checking your photos for some
extra motivation!