I've lost a box of kitty litter!

My husband just hauled an enormous, industrial-sized box of kitty litter from Costco into the house, called me over, and asked me to try and carry the box up the stairs. I could barely hang on to it, let alone carry it up the stairs easily! He said, "Look at the label. It's a 50 lb box. THAT'S what you were carrying around with you EVERY SINGLE DAY, just a few months ago. BE PROUD of your progress!"

It was actually stunning to have it pointed out in such an obvious and measurable way. Sometimes I tend to minimize my success, because I know it's only a drop in the bucket compared with how much I still have to lose... but no more! Whenever I get discouraged or frustrated I will remind myself of that horribly heavy 50 lb box, be PROUD of my success, and keep pressing on in the right direction!