Need an incredible motivator? Try this!!

jessicabakernyc
jessicabakernyc Posts: 29 Member
in Motivation and Support
Yesterday I went for a walk carrying a five pound weight- the amount of weight I have lost so far. It was incredible to hold the weight in my hand and really think about the fact that that was how much weight has already come off of my body. I can't tell you what a motivation it was to hold that weight in my hand, and then set it down and really feel it gone from my body. I can't recommend this more highly if you are in need of a little motivation. It made me proud of ditching those first five pounds. I've got a ways to go, but I can't wait to drop some more!! Fired UP!
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  • xLovelyx87
    xLovelyx87 Posts: 26 Member
    Yay, congrats keep it up... and that is really a great way to see things, I'm gonna try it thank you
  • jessicabakernyc
    jessicabakernyc Posts: 29 Member
    Thanks, congrats to you too! 13 pounds is awesome!
  • tweak222
    tweak222 Posts: 40
    That sounds like an excellent motivator! Being able to feel the weight you lost in a more tangible way. Sounds like a great way to put it all into perspective!
  • namesanita
    namesanita Posts: 9 Member
    That is the best idea ever!!! Way to go!
  • Berlygirl10
    Berlygirl10 Posts: 68
    What a great motivational idea!!! keep it up!
  • runningfataway
    runningfataway Posts: 262
    Once I get the 80+lbs off of me, I'm going to grab a little kid (most likely one of my cousins) and carry them around for a few minutes to remind myself that I never want to get in that position ever again!
  • futrformrfatty
    futrformrfatty Posts: 38 Member
    thats awesome, might have to try that. way to go!
  • Electricls
    Electricls Posts: 11 Member
    I like! Thanks for the idea.
  • djames92
    djames92 Posts: 990 Member
    i tried doing a pull up with the weight i lost on a chain belt. it was soooo hard with the extra 80 lbs
  • Jennaissance
    Jennaissance Posts: 212
    I love that idea. Congratulations on your first five!
  • NRSPAM
    NRSPAM Posts: 961 Member
    That's a great idea! I may have to try that! :smile:
  • Sheeshy
    Sheeshy Posts: 133
    I like that - I'll have to give it a shot!
  • Thrasherbabe
    Thrasherbabe Posts: 68 Member
    Such an inspiration. I think I might try this =]
  • onyxgirl17
    onyxgirl17 Posts: 1,722 Member
    it would suck to carry 30 lbs around all day... which I guess is what I used to do ;)
  • dutchess42856
    dutchess42856 Posts: 7 Member
    I like this!!!
  • kdeaux1959
    kdeaux1959 Posts: 2,675 Member
    For me to do this, I'd have to carry around a barbell with a couple of 35 lb plates, on it... It is a thought... but I don't think I'm gonna do that anytime soon.. LOL> Great idea.
  • kdeaux1959
    kdeaux1959 Posts: 2,675 Member
    the other inaccuracy of this for me is that with the 119 lbs I'd be carrying around, my heart, joints and muscles are still stronger and not having to push through all that fat anymore... But it would give an idea.... :-)
  • walkitback
    walkitback Posts: 11
    What a great inspiration!
  • farroz
    farroz Posts: 51 Member
    I like!! I have lost 30 cant imagine what that would feel like!
  • jessicabakernyc
    jessicabakernyc Posts: 29 Member
    Seriously, you should try it... Even for a few seconds. It will blow your mind. I couldn't believe that 5 pounds would have felt like anything
  • butterflygurl89
    butterflygurl89 Posts: 45
    Just like on Biggest Loser! :D
    I might try that. But I've lost 20 lbs so I know I think that's gonna be tough...
  • rnctipton
    rnctipton Posts: 134 Member
    I think that sounds like a great motivator! Worth a try!
  • pinkraynedropjacki
    pinkraynedropjacki Posts: 3,027 Member
    I've lost 72 pounds in 12 months....... any suggestions on how I carry that with me all day? No thanks, my body could not cope with it when it was on me. I'm all the motivation I need. I can see it.
  • badmojo108
    badmojo108 Posts: 72
    i tried doing a pull up with the weight i lost on a chain belt. it was soooo hard with the extra 80 lbs

    Ha ha, I was 200 lbs when I was able to do my first pull-up since high school. Since then I've been adding the weight I lose to a weight belt for when I do them. It is a real reminder of the weight I've lost.
  • Hbazzell
    Hbazzell Posts: 899 Member
    That is agreat idea
  • iveyroze3
    iveyroze3 Posts: 89
    I have trouble lugging in a 25 lb box of cat litter in, So imagine how much better I feel with 30 lbs off. and onward I go.
  • dakotababy
    dakotababy Posts: 2,407 Member
    Wow going for a walk with an extra 38lbs sounds like a nightmare! I can't believe I used to do that every single day....I guess it would explain why I would struggle to get dressed in the morning without breaking a sweat!
  • Shellsmiley
    Shellsmiley Posts: 323 Member
    That's a great idea, although for me, carrying around 53 pounds while walking would be a pain in my *kitten* haha. Maybe I'll try two 5lb dumbbells though. Great going! ^_^ :heart:
  • 2essie
    2essie Posts: 2,861 Member
    Just thinking abot this has been the greatest motivator ever for me, so thank you for sharing that idea.
  • SwindonJogger
    SwindonJogger Posts: 325 Member
    i did this using a weighted vest weighing 40lbs, the amount of weight i have lost. Then i tried walking on an incline on the treadmill.
    Oh boy, was that a revelation as to how much strain excess weight puts on your system!!
    At my target weight now and it's impossible to describe how energised, healthy and great I feel compared to when i was that heavy. It's worth all the pain a million times over.

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