New Picture and some thoughts...

I posted a new picture of myself, I haven't done a full body shot in some time.  It's of my husband and me in front of the Christmas tree on Christmas Eve.  I am pleased with my weight loss thus far, although it has slowed wayyyyy down in the last month or so.  The thing I noticed, however, when I looked at these most recent shots is my lack of muscle tone.  I haven't been doing much exercise in the last month or so and I think it really shows, particularly in my shoulders.  I guess I just wanted to be real with you all about my lack of exercise of late, and what it can do to you if you stop.  I don't particularly care for "resolutions" but this year I am resolved to get back on track with my exercise regimen.  My slopey shoulders are unacceptable to me.  I hope you all are having a wonderful holiday season and wish you the very best of new years. Take care. Ellen

Thank you for sharing this lovely photo with us, Ellen.  I certainly wish you every blessing in the new year!

Thank you Suzanne.  I wish the same for you. Take care. Ellen

Ellen, you look radiant in your picture!  Each time you put one up it's an amazing change! Nancy

Thanks Nancy, I appreciate your thoughtfulness.  I hope you have a wonderful New Year. Take care. Ellen

That is a great picture!!!  Looking really good Ellen.  :)

Thanks Jennifer.  I hope you had a great New Years Eve! Take care. Ellen

Ellen -

You look absolutely wonderful. As I've noticed with myself, I think that we are often our own harshest critics. I think that if it was someone else in the photo, you would be much more generous with the image that you see. Remember to be gentle with yourself. I and others see an incredibly beautiful woman looking back at us.

Barb

Thanks Barb.  You are correct, I would be.  I just was alarmed at the loss of muscle tone, particularly in my shoulders.  Overall, I am very happy with my progress.  Thanks for the kind thoughts. Take care and Happy New Year. Ellen

Hi Ellen, I went to look at your new pics and it says private. As for looking at ourselves in pictures it is really hard for me to do and I normally always find a flaw that nobody else can see but me.                                           Annie