So since I am at the beginning of this Healthy Habits period, and I do want to lose a significant amount of weight - my starting weight at the end of December certainly shocked me - I signed up for Weight Watchers online. I actually haven't used it much but will fully track my food daily, starting tomorrow.) One of the getting started tips was to take before pictures, because I may want them down the line for comparison for how my body changes over time.

So since I'm just about to dash out to the gym, I donned my workout gear - form-fitting black and royal blue workout tank, form-fitting black pants cropped just below knee length - and snapped a few photos. With one exception, I wasn't using my usual flattering angles; I just stood straight for the camera and smiled.

And you know what? Despite being a good deal bigger and heavier than I'd like to be, I'm still pretty pleased with what I see. I feel good about my curves and my shape. I feel confident that I know how to dress my body in a flattering way. I feel inspired to treat it well so that it will do the things I love doing, and start practicing some of the physical activities that I miss (primarily dancing and yoga.)

That's not to say that I don't still want to lose weight - and I do - but more that weight loss will be sort of a side benefit, and I'm confident that whatever shape I end up in, I'm going to still be pretty happy and at home in my skin.

I'm not sure if any of this makes sense. I'm tired, and off to the gym!