As of late, I seem to be yo-yoing on the scale...up & down, up & down, up & down. I try not to place much emphasis on the number I see each week on the scale, but sometimes I do get caught up. Each day I remind myself that weight loss revolves around more than a number on the scale. For me, weigh loss means:
- trying new things, like Zumba
- making positive changes, like saying no to food pushers
- doing things my weight permitted me from doing
- feeling and looking great AND LIVING LIFE!
What does weight loss mean to you?
Yesterday, my boys and I made our weekly trek to the grocery store. I turned down the spice aisle to look for some garlic powder; however, a huge bag of sugar caught my eye. Upon closer examination, I discovered the humongous bag weighed 25lbs. I thought to myself for a moment...Since beginning my weight loss endeavor, I managed to shed 50+ lbs. With that in mind I quickly grabbed my camera took the following pictures:
THIS IS WHAT 50 LBS. LOOKS LIKE!
I needed this visual to remind me of my weight loss accomplishments! And let me tell you, I tried to lift those heavy bags of sugar by myself, but I eventually enlisted help from my boys. I cannot believe I carried all that weight on my petite frame. When I hit 60 (soon, real soon), I plan to grab a wagon out of the toy department and fill it with 60 lbs of something.
Now, I challenge YOU to take a "THIS IS WHAT ___LBS LOOKS LIKE" picture. Post your pic on your blog and leave me a comment so I can check it out!
GO! RUN TO THE GROCERY STORE, TAKE YOUR PIC, AND POST IT!!!
I love this post! Those pics really put weight loss in perspective!
ReplyDeleteLet me go take a pic real quick...with me holding...NOTHING. Because I ain't lost crap!
But I bask in your weight loss glory!
That's a fantastic visual!!! And you're so damn cute. And if you're one of those people that hates cute then I'll go with hot. :)
ReplyDeleteLOVE THIS! Congrats on your continued success (and I can say "continued" because I KNOW YOU WILL!!!)
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Terrific challenge idea. I am sooo gonna do that!
Janece
@gourmetmama
I love a good visual. And lemme just say, your son(?) is so cute!!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE THIS PICTURE!!! yes I am shouting...I am excited! :) hehe I don't think I can lift 74 pounds. Sad huh? lol YOU GO GIRL!! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat Idea!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely amazing! What a GREAT way to look at your loss! :)
ReplyDeleteI recently found your blog and I have to say that is a great visual! I need to start doing that to motivate myself when I feel down about how slow my weight loss is.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your weight loss!! And I am loving the picture...it's so easy to forget how far we've come until we can see how much 5 or 10 or 50(!) pounds actually looks like! Great job, and thanks so much for the encouragement!
ReplyDeleteVERY COOL IDEA!!!
ReplyDeleteoff to find 35 lbs.
Wow. That visual is incredible! Who even thinks that 50 pounds looks like that or is that heavy, woooo chile!
ReplyDeleteI cracked up @ God's Favorite Shoes comment ... me either! Lol. But this is a great idea. Congrats on - 50lbs. That will be me one of these days.
ReplyDeleteWhat a FANTASTIC visual!! I think this is a great idea! I'm looking forward to fings 100lbs of something! :-)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your success!
ReplyDeleteI got nothing to say but you look so beautiful. Don't ever let anyone make you feel different.
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