So, today marks the start of a new challenge I’m participating in. When I started this journey I didn’t think I’d like challenges. But, I’ve found that I really like them — especially if they are the right challenge. After trying a few, I think this one is going to be great for me at this point. 
So, one of the requirements of this challenge is to post a “before” picture of me and my scale.
So, here’s a picture of me. This was actually taken yesterday in preparation for today because I don’t own a camera other than the one on my phone and there aren’t any full-length mirrors in my house that I could take a good starting picture of me today.
Don’t ask me what the weird look on my face in the side picture is…I have no idea what I was doing. LOL
I did take one picture this morning (partly because I’m wearing my “comparison shirt” today). It’s a little weird, I had to stand on a stool in my bathroom to take it in the mirror.
And, here’s the picture of my scale. You’d be surprised how difficult it is to get a picture of your scale! It took me three pictures and four times on the scale to get this one — trust me, it really does say 208.8. I promise.
So, there you go. Here’s to a GREAT sixteen weeks of getting SKINNIER!
01 September 2009, 10:56 AM
Hi! Nice to meet you fellow challenge buddy!! Good luck on the challenge! I look forward to seeing your progress and getting this weight off with you!
~~Heather
Heather´s last blog ..GAG Challenge – Week One
01 September 2009, 11:24 AM
i really wish i had done before/after shots when i first started my journey. in a few weeks you’ll love that you took them.
01 September 2009, 11:51 AM
Good luck! You look determined and I know you will do good. I’m doing my own challenge not a public one and I hope to keep up with ya
Sandra´s last blog ..Day 1 – 90 Day Challenge
01 September 2009, 1:22 PM
As a fellow challenger, I just wanted to drop by and wish you the best of luck with the GAG challenge! I’m looking forward to your success! =)
Dani @ WRW´s last blog ..GAG: WEEK #1 (Goals & Requirements)
01 September 2009, 1:52 PM
Hey fat chick! I’m fat ass. Good to be competing with you over the next 16 weeks. Good luck!! (and I had some of the same scale picture taking issues. Weird. Maybe it was the weight loss gods saying pictures of our bodies should have been enough for one day! )
Sue´s last blog ..Day One. GAG me.
01 September 2009, 2:11 PM
ha, yes, those scale pictures are hard to get! Good luck on this challenge, looking forward to losing along with you!
Lucrecia´s last blog ..A new month, and new challengs!
01 September 2009, 4:41 PM
i always make the funniest faces when i take a picture from the side, i dont know why! congrats on your bmi benchmark, maybe you’ll be able to hit another during the challenge!
Erin´s last blog ..GAG Week One: Day One
01 September 2009, 6:18 PM
You are so great!!
I think your gonna love this challenge, and I hope to keep things intresting!
Mrs. Sheila´s last blog ..I think I am gonna GAG! ~ 1.1
01 September 2009, 8:25 PM
Haha, I had never thought about my “ritual” for getting my scale shot. I have my camera on and on the counter, bring the scale close by and as soon as wt shows I grab the camera and lean in closer to the numbers to try and get a clear shot…would look silly I’m sure if anyone was watching
Good Luck with the challenge!
Melisa´s last blog ..GAG Day 1 Body Shots
02 September 2009, 4:08 AM
Nice to meet you and Good luck!