Healthy Habits for Bonsall & Fallbrook Folks: Weight comparisons to weight loss

The scale. Oh the scale. That piece of equipment can be a psychological mess, but when it shows a number less than then it was last time, it's our best friend. An unhealthy relationship for sure. But I thought it would be fun and insightful to chat about how much a pound really is.

We have this anticipation that weight loss means a big number, when in fact, if you compare any number lost to real world items, the accomplishment is quite eye opening.

Giving ourselves credit for progress can be a game of self-destruction. Maybe these comparisons will help.

3 pounds:

· Human brain

· A box of wine

· A 2-slice bread toaster

5 pounds:

· The average coffee maker

· A bag of sugar

· A 2-liter bottle of soda

10 pounds:

· Average 3-month old baby

· Most vacuum cleaners

· A sack of potatoes

20 pounds:

· A car tire

· Propane tank

· Small breed dog

30 pounds:

· 60 bottles of water

· 270 eggs

· 15 boxes of spaghetti

· 30 boxes of butter

40 pounds:

· The average 3-year-old child

· 5-gallon bottle of water

· The average human leg

50 pounds:

· Small bale of hay

· 2 average 2-year-old children

· 50 footballs

· 3 one-gallon water jugs

So as you can see, smile, because you lost more than you think. One pound looks differently on every body, but just remember your fitness journey means so much more than that scale.

Take the weight off your shoulders and focus on all your progress, because every moment of success counts.