Gina,
Just remember, its not what's on the outside that counts, its what is truely inside!
I know because I feel the same way that you do. I took pictures of myself with my moms camera, but she can't find her cord for me to download. When I get it, I plan on posting them too. I truely feel like you. I feel like I am much thinner than I really am, even though I know that I've been thinner. I looked at the pictures and nearly threw up..
It doesn't mean we are bad people, and it doesn't mean we are anyless beautiful. It just means that alot of us use food for comfort or other things. I know that I do. I came from an abusive ex-husband and I wasn't heavy when I met him. After the divorce, I planned on losing weight, but after 3 years and too many court battles to count, I still hadn't lost the weight. After I told a friend about Medifast, and she joined Jenny, I decided that I was ready and joined Medifast myself. She and I are supporting each other and competing too..
We are both 5'3 or so and she was just 8 pound lighter than I. We are really good friends, Its really nice to know that I have someone supporting me no matter what.
Its also nice to know that someone loves me for just me, regardless of my weight. **My kids don't care either, however, they don't notice if I lose weight either... lol
You take care, you can do this..
I have even baked twice for the kids.. and gone to McDonalds and Burgerking.. I Baked cookies and made tons of French Toast for the 2 of them yesterday.. French Toast is the hardest, but as long as I have my shakes, I'm good.
Thank the Lord that I have never been truely hungry, it makes it so much easier!
Sheila