I stopped at the store yesterday and bought a 20lb container of kitty litter for my feline children. I was carrying it into the house and thought wow this weighs a lot. I had the sudden thought you use to carry 2 1/2 of these around on your body everyday (I have lost 50lb since starting my journey pre-op). No wonder you didn't want to do anything. It amazed me that my body used to carry around that extra weight. This thought is one of my current motivator 3 months post op that keeps me moving in the right direction. I still have a ways to go to get to goal,but this one crazy thought is keeping me motivated right now. I see what I have already been able to do already a few months out (climbing stairs at a football stadium, walking on the beach, and snorkeling) I c an only image what I will be able to do when I reach my goal weight. Who else has one of those Ahhh haa moments about their current weight loss?

Doesn't a "real life" perspective on your loss make a huge difference...

I think anyone who thinks, "I have only lost 10lbs this month" needs to carry that 10lbs round with them for a day.

Certainly does put it in perspective!

That's a great way to focus on the here and now instead of stressing that you're not "there" yet. Thanks for sharing!