Revelation this weekend

hepkitty

We went tramping and climbing for a couple days recently, and of course walked into the hut and back with big packs full of gear. Naturally, it was much harder walking with a big heavy pack than it would've been if I hadn't carried anything.

The crazy thing?

I weighed that hefty pack on the scales when I got home and it clocked in at 11.5kgs (25 pounds). That's pretty much what I've lost this year, which means last year I was basically walking around ALL THE TIME with that pack on, except it was fat.

Made me feel like the amount I've lost so far is actually significant

jenwillbthin

Great job on the 25 lb loss. Its amazing when we can compare the difference that way. Keep it up.

sheri3762

I had a similar experience. Was lifting a 20 pound bag of charcole and thought, dang! this is heavy!! Then I realized I've lost 2 of these!!!! Really puts things into perspective doesn't?!!! Congrats on your loss!!!!!

missk1977

I was told at Weight Watchers once that when you lose 25lbs you should go pick up a 25lb turkey at the grocery store and carry it around to remind yourself of what you've lost.

hill242

Ha! I think about that too. Especially when I pick up bags of cat food or cat litter containers.