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This is what 40 pounds looks like!

KevinS62
KevinS62 Posts: 239 Member
edited January 20 in Success Stories
For my ultimate goal, I'm looking for a total loss of 60-70 lbs, and I'm not there yet. However, this morning I did my weekly weigh in and I'm happy to say I've broken the -40 lb milestone. Think about it. Fortyfreakinpounds! Four months ago I carried myself, PLUS an extra FORTY POUNDS. :drinker:

Here's what forty pounds looks like....

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  • Sandylovesm
    Sandylovesm Posts: 242 Member
    Congrats on your weight loss! Your doggie seems to love what 40 lbs represent! :)

    Keep up the great work!
  • cwood2002
    cwood2002 Posts: 39 Member
    Congratulations on this milestone!! Keep up the great work!
  • peachypants
    peachypants Posts: 34 Member
    Wow, isn't it amazing. Can you imagine carrying that around all day?
    Congrats on your loss. Great milestone!
  • BikerGirlElaine
    BikerGirlElaine Posts: 1,631 Member
    LOL, love the visual.

    You Da Man!!!
  • KevinS62
    KevinS62 Posts: 239 Member
    Congrats on your weight loss! Your doggie seems to love what 40 lbs represent! :)

    Keep up the great work!

    LOL! They both do, but after taking this picture 2 weeks ago, I did some research and will no longer buy this brand. It's okay, but it's not the best. We got Alpo now.

    Oh, and I think the Alpo is in 45 or 50 lb bags. Looks like I have something to use as another visual in month or two. :bigsmile:
  • eboyas
    eboyas Posts: 11
    Great job! Forty pounds is no small feat!






    http://thesmallestloser.blogspot.com
  • GospelofGrace
    GospelofGrace Posts: 10
    Wow - 40 lbs since January. It can seem so simple when you actually track calories and are mindful about portion control isn't it??
  • KevinS62
    KevinS62 Posts: 239 Member
    Thanks ladies!
    LOL, love the visual.

    You Da Man!!!

    Thanks. Isn't something Elaine? It sure is a visual. I may post that pic on my fridge, but I'm still keeping this (before pic) as my inspiration. There's where the 40 lbs was!
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    -Kevin
    SW: 247
    CW: 206.6
    GW: 180/190
  • ashlielinn
    ashlielinn Posts: 920
    Crazy, isn't it? Awesome work!
  • deniseescher1017
    deniseescher1017 Posts: 2
    LOVE IT, i'm in for a 30 lb loss right now. your dog wants that 40 lbs so feel free to SHARE it, hahahaa, great work!!!
  • bsuew
    bsuew Posts: 628 Member
    congratulations! That's me plus a bit more than half more. Great incouragement!!
  • Funnyfishat40
    Funnyfishat40 Posts: 52 Member
    Thats So funny I thought it was just me who gauged my weight by a sack of Dog food, ( although mine are slightly smaller 15kg/ 33lbs)!
  • Shook765
    Shook765 Posts: 117 Member
    Awesome Job! Keep you the great work. Sometimes I think I "only" lost this much or that much and then you see a visual and realize how much that really is. Way to go!
  • VitalFlux
    VitalFlux Posts: 1
    That's awesome and really an eye opener, I was able to get to my 40lb loss..that's really an eye opener. I have a hard enough time carrying around a bag of dog food, and to think i was carrying that on my body?!!....whew!
  • cici1028
    cici1028 Posts: 799 Member
    You're amazing! Well done! I have lost 50 and I never thought of visualizing that way. Thanks for the inspiration!
  • mark525
    mark525 Posts: 18 Member
    That is crazy!!! It really puts it into perspective with a pic like that!! Great job bro!!
  • charman99
    charman99 Posts: 88 Member
    Thanks for the eye opener.... I want to shed 40 so that I am the hot chick on the Harley :)
  • yph5992
    yph5992 Posts: 8 Member
    Awesome and an eye opener to me as well. Are you planning to lose any more weight? Opps! I see you have a goal to lose 70 lbs. You can do it!
  • TriShamelessly
    TriShamelessly Posts: 905 Member
    Congrats! As I close in on the 50#, I now have some extra ideas for illustration!
  • TheWiseCat
    TheWiseCat Posts: 297
    This is what 12,000 pounds looks like.
    Delicious!

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  • Hopelessone
    Hopelessone Posts: 270 Member
    Congrats!! Great job
  • deannajf4
    deannajf4 Posts: 223 Member
    Love this!! I'm at 38 pounds down...so maybe that's one of those bags less a couple days of doggie breakfast! :)

    Way to go on your loss!
  • Utahgirl12
    Utahgirl12 Posts: 172 Member
    Wow, who would have thought it! I bet you couldn't imagine carrying that for an hour let alone 24/7 now.

    I love seeing pics l like this. Inspirational!

    Lucy
  • Shauncho49
    Shauncho49 Posts: 132 Member
    wow man, that's amazing! You look great! I can totally see the difference in just your face alone between the two pics. Great job and thanks for being an inspiration to all. :)
  • powrwrap
    powrwrap Posts: 85 Member
    Wow, great job! Forty pounds in four months, that's a real good pace. Love your visual representation (your dog is wondering what in the heck is going on!...) When I get done with my weight loss I'm thinking I'll stack up 30 lbs.of sticks of butter in a pyramid and photograph it.

    I get encouragement from every one of these types of posts from guys that are looking to lose 20-50 pounds because that's my situation as well. Thanks for posting.
  • yankee_grl
    yankee_grl Posts: 27
    Instead of Kibbles n Bits you are now Kibbles n Fit!! Awesome job and great idea for the visual.
  • KevinS62
    KevinS62 Posts: 239 Member
    .... I have a hard enough time carrying around a bag of dog food, and to think i was carrying that on my body?!!....whew!

    Exactly! I thought of the photo-op, but while posing for the picture, I thought wow! Forty pounds is a lot of weight!
    Awesome and an eye opener to me as well. Are you planning to lose any more weight?

    At 207 lbs, I just got from obese to just plain fat (overweight). :tongue: BMI table says I need to be at 173, but I'm not sure about that. I'll shoot for 185 for now and take a look at myself again.
  • EAPTX
    EAPTX Posts: 42 Member
    Congratulations! It must feel great to be so far along. I'll be excited when I reach half way.

    I took my suitcase, which is always around 40 pounds, on the scale with me. It was amazing to realize that stinkin' heavy thing is how much extra pressure I was putting on my feet and legs. Looked more like the sack of dog food, though. Great visual!
  • KevinS62
    KevinS62 Posts: 239 Member
    When I get done with my weight loss I'm thinking I'll stack up 30 lbs.of sticks of butter in a pyramid and photograph it.


    I'd love to see that!
  • WDEvy
    WDEvy Posts: 814 Member
    Well Thank you! I actually needed that. I'm at 40 as well and it doesn't feel like all that much. Thank you for putting it in perspective!
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