When you get discouraged, because you have “only lost 5lbs” here is a little perspective. This is what 5lbs looks like.  Also, don’t let the number get into your head too much. Look at the whole picture. Measure, you might see changes in places other than the scale. Don’t underestimate non scale victories like wearing a necklace without having to use an extender or your knees not hurting when you walk down stairs.

Oh wow, what a visual. That's HUGE! Thanks for the inspiration and perspective.

Wow! And I've lost 5 of those! No wonder I feel so much better. Nice visual! Here's to losing some more.

Wow and I lost a bunch of them already- here's to being one- half the woman I used to be! Hey it could and I am hopeful will happen! I yearn for the day someone comes up and asks "Are you Frustr8's cousin? " And I can say "No it's really ME you're looking at!" That's why I like looking at pictures on here, people look like their younger brother or sister, if not their son or daughter, hey and isn't that a lovely lovely thing to happen! Of course, only WE know the struggles they went. through to get to that point. Let the ?world think it magically fell off like an oversized pair of trousers.????