So my two college daughters are home from school, and our family just returned from a two week vacation. I've been doing laundry for three days straight and still going.

Today I was carrying two stacked baskets down two flights of stairs. Huffing and puffing and having trouble seeing in front of me. It dawned on me to weigh the baskets.

The two baskets together (27.2 lbs) weighed less than half of what I've lost so far (55). That means I'd have to carry four stacked baskets to equal the body weight I carried around only four months ago.

This was a real eye opener for me and made me even more grateful for the loss I've had so far.

No wonder I feel so much more energy!

Edited May 31, 201412 yr by JustWatchMe

Lol I felt the same way when I tried to lift two bags of goat food together. They are 40 pounds a piece. It's incredible to think about how you physically can't carry something yet, you were carry it around.

This is great! Some one posted what things weigh a while back, a funny list. For some reason I latched on to the weight of a cinder block, 33 pounds. I've put one of those down and then some, but I'm still working on that second cinder block. So 66 pounds will be a celebration for me. Well, every day is a celebration, let's face it. So happy. Now for the next chunk.....

It's a real eye opener. I had my lap band done in February of 2011. I feel fantastic. I went from a size 22 to a size 8/10 and 90lbs lost. I only have 15/20 to get to my goal. Currently i'm 165. I was about 178-180 for a while then recently I went down to 165. I'll take it. I wish I didn't have big legs to start but in any case I'm glad I can shop at a regular section in the store and NOT the "Womens" department. Keep your snacking to a minimum, watch your portions, make sure you take your vitamins and get your protein!! Good luck and enjoy your new body!