When my doctor told me I had to lose 12kg I realised that I really did have a weight problem.
I know for some people 12kg is next to nothing but keep in mind losing the last 12 kgs can be harder than losing the first 12 kgs. My challenge is just as hard as others who have a lot more to lose.
Anyway, I was reading Andrew’s blog over at “Andrew is Getting Fit” and found out he has lost around 40+ kgs. That is a phenomenal achievement. So go read what he has done. He’s only been blogging (judging by the archives) this year so he’s lost that weight really quickly and through proper eating and exercise. From what I’ve read that means he stands the best chance of keeping it off.
Back to my point of the “5kgs”.
- Go to your local supermarket.
- Check out the vege area, most have 5kg bags of potatoes.
- Pick one up - that’s how much I’ve lost!
- Now pick up two bags. That’s roughly how much I WILL lose.
- Now … pick up EIGHT! That’s how much Andrew has lost! OMG, yes, that’s right - 8!!!
Now, as you shop, keep one of those bags and carry it while you push your trolley.
How will you cope?
I’m not sure how I did.
5kgs is more than you think and 40 kgs is a helluva load more than anyone needs to carry!
Congrats to Andrew on his amazing achievement!!
Bill
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Thanks Bill. It actually took me about 18 months to lose the first 20. I’ve been experimenting and this year I have finally figured out what I need to do and have seen some major success and have lost the second 20 relatively fast.
I think the key to weightloss is finding something healthy you can live with. Exercise also helps a lot.
You may enjoy my butter visualization post. I went to a supermarket and loaded my cart with the equivalent weight in butter.
If I did it today I’d need to add in a lot more.