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June 6, 2013 Being Mom

Through fresh eyes

It's no secret that I've been losing weight.
I still have trouble seeing it sometimes, though. I mean, I feel my pants getting looser, I SEE the size 12 on the tag instead of the 16.
But I don't necessarily see the changes when I look in the mirror.
I know that I'm wearing clothes that didn't fit, or didn't look as good on me a few months ago.
But I still don't always see it.
Sometimes, you need to look at things from a different perspective.

My friend Ava, from Zemya Photography, has pretty much been our go-to photographer for a couple of years. She's done our family portraits and my original blog headshots.
When she put out a call for “models” on Facebook, I mentioned that I was interested. I knew I had this blog redesign coming up, and was hoping to get a new profile pic out of the deal, maybe.

She wanted to test out a new location and some poses that she'd read about, so I was going to be her guinea pig for an afternoon, while she worked out the kinks and made a decision about the location.

“I can do that,” I thought.

My only wardrobe requirements were “more form-fitting than loose” and “nothing red” Easy. I put on my size 12 jeans, and my new size medium t-shirt, and headed out to meet her.

We did a fun little shoot, in the lobby of building, of all places.

And a few days later she sent me the images.

I flipped through them, and then again.

And suddenly, I saw what the world sees.

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So thank you, Ava, for allowing me to see myself through fresh eyes.

If you're in the Bay Area and are looking for a photographer, I can't recommend Ava highly enough! This post isn't compensated, but I did get the photos in exchange for modeling for her. But truly; find her on Facebook and her blog!


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  1. Roxanne says

    June 6, 2013 at 1:16 pm

    Look at that beautiful smile. So glad you had someone help you see yourself as we do – simply gorgeous.

    Reply
    • Lizz says

      June 6, 2013 at 1:34 pm

      XOXO Thank you, friend!

      Reply
  2. Sherri says

    June 6, 2013 at 1:16 pm

    Wow, babe! Love the pictures, and love the “new you”!

    Reply
    • Lizz says

      June 6, 2013 at 1:34 pm

      Thanks! It’s taking some getting used to, for sure!

      Reply
  3. Dani says

    June 6, 2013 at 1:18 pm

    You look beautiful!!! Look out world, super hot and sexy mama coming through.

    Reply
    • Lizz says

      June 6, 2013 at 1:19 pm

      Aww, thanks! XOXO

      Reply
  4. Molley@A Mother Life says

    June 6, 2013 at 1:24 pm

    Just beautiful! Keep up the great work…found you through Suburbia Interrupted ๐Ÿ˜‰

    Reply
    • Lizz says

      June 6, 2013 at 1:33 pm

      Thank you so much, and welcome!

      Reply
  5. Sandi says

    June 6, 2013 at 1:27 pm

    I love the one of you sitting in the chair with your knee up. Beautiful!

    Reply
    • Lizz says

      June 6, 2013 at 1:33 pm

      Thanks! I think that’s my favorite too!

      Reply
  6. Yuliya says

    June 6, 2013 at 1:38 pm

    GORGEOUS!

    Reply
  7. Emily says

    June 6, 2013 at 2:27 pm

    In my head, I hear Robin Williams going “you look mahbelous!” ๐Ÿ˜‰

    Reply
    • Lizz says

      June 8, 2013 at 7:53 am

      Heh. Now I have it, too!

      Reply
  8. Lynette Young says

    June 6, 2013 at 2:44 pm

    LOVE this so hard! You ARE amazing and LOOK amazing.

    Reply
    • Lizz says

      June 8, 2013 at 7:53 am

      Thanks, lady!

      Reply
  9. Robin | Farewell, Stranger says

    June 6, 2013 at 3:57 pm

    You look awesome, Lizz. And those are really great shots!

    Reply
    • Lizz says

      June 8, 2013 at 7:53 am

      Thanks! (I’m so lucky to have incredibly talented friends, for sure.)

      Reply
  10. Cam B says

    June 8, 2013 at 7:54 am

    You look amazing Lizz. I know you’re working hard at it, it’s really paid off. Enjoy!

    Reply
    • Lizz says

      June 8, 2013 at 8:06 am

      Thank you, friend!

      Reply
  11. Margaret says

    June 13, 2013 at 10:58 pm

    You look great! It was good to see you again!

    Reply
    • Lizz says

      June 15, 2013 at 7:46 am

      Thanks! And it was great to see you too!

      Reply
  12. Jacqui McCoy says

    June 15, 2013 at 2:10 pm

    Stunning! Glad you got a good look at the healthy beautiful you!

    Reply
    • Lizz says

      June 15, 2013 at 2:54 pm

      Aww, thanks Jacqui! You ain’t so bad yourself! ๐Ÿ˜‰

      Reply

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