This is my body

I'm struggling a bit with the compliments I've been getting on my weight loss. I mean, I've lost weight, it's noticeable, and while I don't always approve of positive comments on weight loss (example: a high school teacher of mine talking about visiting another teacher, who was dying of cancer, in the hospital, and saying, AS A POSITIVE, "She is looking SO SVELTE!"), in this case weight loss is the goal, it's a good thing, I've been clear on that, it's improving my health, so: yes, I have lost weight, I do look and feel better, thank you for noticing.

So, here's the next step. Here is me showing you my body. The pictures aren't designed to be flattering or unflattering. Just photos. Just factual.

No bra, no makeup. Just me. Just my body, as it is right now. Not where I want it to be. But maybe not so bad, either.

This is my face, complete with double chin, but also the first hints of a visible jawline.


This is my scar from my parathyroid surgery. And the beginnings of visible collarbones. And more of the double chin.


This is my hip. (And, unintentionally, my dog.)


This is my ass.


This is my belly, covered.


This is my belly, uncovered. These are my lap-band surgery scars.


Maybe these would be some people's "before" photos. Maybe this body is somebody's worst nightmare. But in this case, it's just me. Unvarnished.