Measurements and before photos

So, my hubby and I couldn't find our cloth measuring tape, so we had to settle for a piece of ribbon and our hard measuring tape... you know those metal kind.... I can't think of the right word. So, they are only kinda accurate.
Left Arm: 12 inches
Right Arm: 12 in.
Left Thigh: 21.75 in
Right Thigh: 22.5 in
Waist: 36 in
Hips: 39.75

... and now for the pictures that I CANNOT believe that I am throwing out into the world wide web. Hopefully I can laugh at my love handles in a few months.

I am totally awkward.