I think the purpose of those pictures they take of you during a race is to inspire you to run more. It's a bit demoralizing to see a picture of yourself when you thought you looked decent, but in fact you look rather... indecent. I really have come so far. I am closer to my goals than I have been in years. This will not defeat me, it will spur me to action. There will come a point, hopefully during this race season, when I will see a picture of myself taken during a race and think I look as good as I feel. That's not too much to ask for.
On those days when I just don't care and I find myself reaching for comfort food and drink, I need to remember this moment. I ran a 5K today for no other reason than I can. I have a plan, I am reaching my goals. I can do this. "It's never too late to be who you might have been." This is the year I don't stay home because my clothes don't fit me. This is the year I go on adventures and feel confident. This is the year I don't feel judged by everyone around me. This is the year I shake the fat mom feeling and enter into the happy, active, fun mom mode.

That's not too much to ask for.