This is what 40 lbs looks like. (lots of pics)

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cerrajean
cerrajean Posts: 188 Member
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I thought a different kind of ‘success story’ might be nice, so here are a few every-day representations of how much weight I’ve shed to date – 40lbs, with some help frm Google and their image search.

5 gallons of Almond Butter:
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This beautiful chair:
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Large bag of water-softening salt
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This super awesome Celestron Telescope
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These awesome light fixtures:
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Star Dart carnival midway game:
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A kindergartener:
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Large bag of ax-E-Glo™ Stabilized Rice Bran *horse feed* Dimensions: 24 in × 18 in × 6 in
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Giant fish:
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Five 8 lb bowling balls:
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And last but not least:
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Anyway, you get the idea. It’s amazing to thing that I was carrying this much weight on my body CONSTANTLY every single day. How much have you lost? What’s it look like? Feel free to post pictures too!
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  • janeite1990
    janeite1990 Posts: 694 Member
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    Awesome post, and congratulations! You look great!
  • elimendoza31
    elimendoza31 Posts: 359 Member
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    Wow girl you look soo beautiful congrats on your weight loss..by the way you are rocking that pink:flowerforyou: dress!!!!
  • my2boiz
    my2boiz Posts: 89
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    Great job!! You look awesome!
  • SeeDianaRun
    SeeDianaRun Posts: 4
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    You just made my day! That was both hilarious and inspiring. And congrats on your loss. You are rocking that pink dress!
  • des24rob
    des24rob Posts: 77 Member
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    Love this post! And keep up the great work! You look awesome!
  • 2Grtkids
    2Grtkids Posts: 93
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    Best post EVER. You look great! Keep up the good work!!
  • EricNCSU
    EricNCSU Posts: 699 Member
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    Great job! Keep it up!
  • kbuelo
    kbuelo Posts: 44 Member
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    That's a great way to look at it! Congrats on your weight loss - you look great! (:
  • Jazzmagic
    Jazzmagic Posts: 91 Member
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    Its funny you posted a picture of a common carp! My boyfriend is a carp angler and I went with him last week, I currently stand at 17.5 pounds lost since starting out (before starting MFP too) and he caught a carp that was just short of 19lb...i held it in the sling whilst it was weighed and jeeeez!!! I've lost nearly the same as that fish and didn't I know I was holding it!!! Amazing really, just how much we accomplish, numbers are numbers but actually being able to see or feel the weight is something else! xx
  • DivaCat
    DivaCat Posts: 3 Member
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    Incredible Success! Congrats! May I ask, how did you maintain your focus and stay disciplined to lose the weight? I can't seem to stay on track for more than a few weeks, at best.
  • strunkm4
    strunkm4 Posts: 266
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    Wonderful job! Loved your pictures too. I sometimes think people don't realize what the extra weight equivalents out to. You look fantastic! Keep it up girl!
  • ldennett
    ldennett Posts: 75 Member
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    I really like the almond butter - I keep thinking about what I would look like with that slathered all over me. About what I looked like 40lbs ago I guess. Just more almondy....

    You look great!
  • SimonIsChanging
    SimonIsChanging Posts: 91 Member
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    You look great :) Well done
  • cbl40
    cbl40 Posts: 281 Member
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    Wooohoooo! YOu go girl! You are rocking the hot dress! Congrats!
  • witzy21
    witzy21 Posts: 7
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    Great post! Such an interesting idea.... and good work, too!!
  • smurfettel64
    smurfettel64 Posts: 13 Member
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    Awesome job!!! Congrats to you!!
  • lunglady
    lunglady Posts: 526 Member
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    Congratulations. You look great. :flowerforyou:
  • strunkm4
    strunkm4 Posts: 266
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    Incredible Success! Congrats! May I ask, how did you maintain your focus and stay disciplined to lose the weight? I can't seem to stay on track for more than a few weeks, at best.

    Divacat -- I feel that the number one tool to keep people on track is motivational friends and a strong support system. If you have that motivation in place, you'll see such an improvement in your journey. Feel free to add if you want support/advice/motivation!
  • kraz4fun
    kraz4fun Posts: 31 Member
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    WOW!!! Those comparison photos and random pics sure do put it into perspective! Congrats on your progress. You look great! Keep it up :flowerforyou:
  • shirleycurles
    shirleycurles Posts: 2
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    Awesome post - totally inspirational (I'm nearly there but getting bogged down at 37lbs) and you look mint!!

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