So, not quite two weeks later....

Lewre · July 2011

I've been dieting and exercising faithfully now for almost two weeks and have lost five pounds. Five pounds didn't really seem like much to me, but yesterday I was cleaning out my pantry and found several bags of dried beans. Each bag weighs one pound. I lined five of them up side by side then lifted them all at once. Wow. THAT is five pounds?! What a chunk of weight! It was encouraging to feel in my hands how much weight I had actually lost. It was a great feeling to know I eliminated that much junk from my body! My clothes already fit a bit better too. I'm so excited! I'm actually doing this!

angelacasey736 · July 2011

It really is amazing how much 5lbs can make a difference. I imagine the amount of weight in bags of sugar or chicken. Imagine carrying that additional weight around once you've lost it!! Congrats to you and keep up the great work :-)

asunshinec · July 2011

That's awesome! I did something similar the other day at the grocery store with a 10 lb bag of potatoes... WOW! It's amazing how much we carried around every day and didn't realize it.

MegRuthie · July 2011

Way to go! 5 pounds doesn't sound like much but when you put it into perspective like that, it really is a lot! Keep up the good work. Go you!

mynika · July 2011

I too have lost 5 lbs and have been here about 2 weeks, and was just a little dissapointed at only 5 pounds, so thank you for reminding me how really heavy 5 pounds can be. Good Job!

angelacasey736 · July 2011

I started on here 2 1/2 months ago and have lost 30 lbs. My first few weeks were tough to swallow because it seems very slow - but keep in mind - as many say slow and steady wins the race. I thought it would take forever to be able to say i lost 30 lbs and i am not even half way to my goal. So stick with it - it is worth it i promise!!

A_New_Horizon · July 2011

My motto is slow and steady wins the race. Congrats on losing the 5 lbs already. Keep up the awesome work!!!

Lewre · July 2011

Thanks, everyone! And, Mynika, I'm glad my post was an encouragement to you.

rblauvelt7 · July 2011

I had that realization a little while ago now that I've lost about 25 pounds (since October). Every time I pick up my 18 month old daughter I think about the fact that I used to carry that on my body all of the time. No wonder I was so tired.

So, not quite two weeks later....

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