Take a photo and use it as a tool to inspire you. There is nothing like facts to keep you on track. Be measurable and be accountable.
- Pick an uncluttered spot for your photo shoot, either in front of a wall or in front of a door.
- Men take off your shirt and wear shorts or underwear. Ladies, wear a bra and panties or a bikini. You want to be able to see your waist, belly and thighs.
- Take the photo so you can see yourself from head to toes, close enough to see some details.
- If you can get someone to take the shots, great! If you don’t want anyone to take them, use a timer — and a tripod, if you have one. I find 10 seconds is just enough time to get into place. If you don’t have a tripod take a mirror shot.
- Look straight ahead, and smile if you want. But don’t cheat by sucking in your belly. Relax 🙂
What Shots to Take
You can take all different kinds of poses, but get at least a front, side and back shot. If you are doing a mirror shot just a Front View will be fine.
Front View: Stand up straight with your feed hip-width apart. Arms are at your side but floating off your hips a bit — so you can see the shape and width of your hips.
Side View: Stand up straight with your arms hanging down at your side. Make sure your hands are in the middle of your thigh. You don’t want your hand blocking the outline of your thighs or butt.
Back View: Pretty much the same as front view, but with your back to the camera. Obvious I know.
After the PhotoShoot
Upload the photos to your computer and place them in a folder marked with the date. Set up a file folder system like this:
Weight Loss/Pictures/ and then have individual folders named by date. Otherwise, keep the photos and date them or hold up that days newspaper as some people do.