And baby makes four.....

Not really sure I can express to you what these pictures mean to me.  I've been taking my best friends pictures for years now and this is the first time I get to share them!!!  Angie and Allen are so close to my heart, I love them so much.  I made friends with baby Ethan this trip and it made me want to pack up my whole family and move there.  Angie was amazing, she had every venue picked out and they were amazing.  It helps to have someone who knows you, because every place we shot was drool worthy!!  I can't wait to meet the new baby, thank you for letting me part of baby number two's first memories.  I love you guys so much.  

Month 2...

Well, not gonna lie, this month has been rough. I started the month in a depressed state, finally pulled myself out of it, only to find I didn't work out and wasn't eating at all what I was suppose to. Then I got sick, again, off the band wagon. I hated the way I felt, but was determined to get back to the gym. Unlike every other time that I get off track, I actually went back to the gym and haven't stopped. So, yes, I had a setback and I think for sure you can tell. Nothing has changed and I could get down on myself, but instead of doing that I'm going to pat myself on the back. Usually after I have two weeks of bad eating and no gym, I wouldn't go back. I would have just given up and not gone back for a year. This time I'm going to fight hard and I'm going to see a change. Even though the pictures don't tell too much, I can tell! I feel better, I notice changes and I'm motivated to get to my goal.

It's amazing to me the people who have asked about my weight loss journey! I wasn't going to post pictures this month. I told one of my clients that it really wasn't worth it, I wasn't posting. She told me I had to! I had a moment, she was right (Thank you Carina). No matter how hard this is going to be and even if I've failed for a month, I have to keep on and post my pictures. I want you to see that this is part of it, good and bad. Everytime someone asks me how it's going, it motivates me. I've even found that people are asking my mom, which makes me want it even more. It's not going to be easy, but I will do it. I will make everyone proud!!!

Thank you all for the support. AND good luck to everyone on their journey!!

Boudoir 2012!

Let us just start by saying, "sorry"! We have not forgotten about our blog or any of our readers. I think we got a little caught up with the holidays and then with fun shoots. But, here we are and ready to show you some of our newest work. This is our third annual boudoir marathon and it's the best turn out we've had! We can't begin to tell you how much fun these shoots are for us. It gives us a chance to REALLY know you and for us to be super creative. I think the best part for us is making the girls feel beautiful. We have professional stylists come in for hair and make-up and then they are ready for the camera. Now we don't just get your every day, run of the mill stylist! We only use the best...so a big thank you to Amelia Ehrgott and Ashley Anderson. I don't have to say much about them, the pictures speak for themselves. Amazing! The girls wear things they don't normally wear and they feel amazing. It's amazing for us too! Some of the women do it for their husbands, boyfriends, fiance's, but more than not, they do it for themselves. It's an empowering feeling! So, here is a peak at some of our photos. This isn't everyone, because it's not Valentine's day and for some it's still a secret!

Progress...

First pictures

So, these past 4 weeks have been a real eye opener. I have found that I love working out, but don't want to do it all the time. I work out about 4-5 times a week and am finding small changes in my body every day. I've also found that this is going to take a lot longer than it's ever taken me to lose weight. I guess age does that! I'm giving myself a year to get to my goal weight. Me and food have a very bad relationship, so it's going to take me awhile to get that under control. Now, that being said, I am doing much better with it than I have ever in my life. I'm writing everything down with My Fitness Pal (thank you Jeni Selm for reminding me about it), I'm trying food I typically don't like, I'm eating less, butter and I have broken up (with an affair on the side every once in awhile) and my saving grace is my green monster shakes! Most important is my working out. I know that if I stop, my progress will stop. The encouragement I'm getting is amazing! I really don't think I would keep up this pace if it weren't for people's kind words (and the fact that I have to post pictures every month). So, here's my first months progress pictures. Please be kind, it's a slow process!!! Thanks for the encouragment everyone!!! Oh yeah, I'm down 10 lbs!!!!!

My Journey

I know it's not Feb. 1st yet, but wanted to update everyone on my progress. This is week 3 and I feel great! I've been going to the gym 4-5 times a week and really trying my best to eat better. I think that's the hardest part, is the eating. I love food! I've found that I have to totally reprogram my brain to think about food. I'm really thinking about what goes into my body and is it worth it?Okay, I do confess that this past weekend was not a good one (food wise). Fun wise, I had a blast!!! Another thing that has been hard is not beating myself up or giving up if I have a bad day. BUT, even with the bad days I've still seen some changes in my body! And, I have lost about 8 lbs, but more than that I'm looking at inches and they are going down too! It's very exciting! It's going to take a long time to get where I need to be, but I didn't get this way overnight either! I do have a lot more energy and find I have a lot more patience. I also enjoy working out by myself, but it really does help to have a buddy. Lara is my workout buddy and she's on the same path. I'm enjoying my journey and hope everyone else that's doing it is enjoying theirs too!!!

Thanks so Much,
Gwen

New Year, New Me!

Hi, I'm Gwen. I'm the other part of Pink Apple and I'd like to wish you all a Happy New Year!!! Now, with a new year comes new resolutions, hopes and dreams. Like so many men and women my goal this year is to get healthy. I've been thinnking long and hard how to hold myself accountable and how to tell my story. So this is what I've come up with....

I'm sick of wearing my fat suit. I'm sick of being tired all the time. I'm sick of not wearing my cute clothes. So, instead of not doing anything about it, I've decided to blog and let the world see me for who I am. I'm fat. I'm ready, I've got that burn in my belly that says, "get up and move your body."

My story is like so many others. My jouney started when I was in 5th grade. Feeling big and sad and like I didn't look like the other girls. Looking back it really wasn't that bad, but I sure didn't feel like that at the time. Struggling with my weight has had its toll on me my whole life. In college it got worse. I put on the freshman 15 (20ish) and made it a goal to lose it and look awesome. It worked, I was the thinest I'd ever been. But I did it the wrong way. And even though many years later I'm much heavier I will never put myself through that again to get thin. I'm going to do it the right way this time. No pills, no quick fixes, no yo-yo diets and no throwing up.

That's my story, just like so many other people. But instead of it getting me down this year, I'm doing something about it. I started working out last week and I'm off to a good start this week too. I'm trying to get the working out part down first, then the eating.

I'm going to take my picture every month and post my progress. I'm going to record my measurements and my weight. I'm going to have some great good weeks and some not so good weeks, but I'm going to get healthy!

And if you want to join in, I would love it. Just send me your story and your picture and I'll post it. Send me your picture every month and updates, how your journey is going, what your doing and we can hold each other accountable.

2012 Boudoir Marathon!!

Back by popular demand: BOUDOIR MARATHON 2012!!

You asked for it, you got it! We've had so many inquiries about boudoir photos that we're going to do another marathon! January 14th and 15th at the gorgeous Hotel Indigo in Fishers (love, love, love this hotel!) Book your hour and a half session (includes hair and makeup) for only $175! Session also includes a CD with edited images...we encourage you to shop around~this is a seriously great offer that no other photographer comes even close to offering!! Email us at pinkapplephotography@yahoo.com or like us on Facebook!

What sets us apart from other photographers? A. We're women so you won't feel like someone's leering at you B. There is beauty in all that we do~everything is classy and elegant C. Your makeup and hair are professionally done AND included in the price....how many more reasons do you need?!? Email us!!

What a PERFECT gift for your loved one who is stationed overseas or away from home!

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