A new way to look at how much you have lost....

[Fordgal88 7]

Here are some things to keep in mind as you are on your weight loss journey. When you have lost any amount compare it to this chart and it puts things into perspective.

1 pound = a Guinea Pig

1.5 pounds = a dozen Krispy Kreme glazed donuts

2 pounds = a rack of baby back ribs

3 pounds = an average human brain

4 pounds = an ostrich egg

5 pounds = a Chihuahua

6 pounds = a human's skin

7.5 pounds = an average newborn

8 pounds = a human head

10 pounds= chemical additives an American consumes each year

11 pounds = an average housecat

12 pounds = a Bald Eagle

15 pounds = 10 dozen large eggs

16 pounds = a sperm whale's brain

20 pounds = an automobile tire

23 pounds = amount of pizza an average American eats in a year

24 pounds = a 3-gallon tub of super premium ice cream

30 pounds = amount of cheese an average American eats in a year

33 pounds = a cinder block

36 pounds = a mid-size microwave

40 pounds = a 5-gallon bottle of Water or an average human leg

44 pounds = an elephant's heart

50 pounds = a small bale of hay

55 pounds = a 5000 BTU air conditioner

60 pounds = an elephant's penis (yep, weights more than his heart!)

66 pounds = fats and oils an average American eats in a year

70 pounds = an Irish Setter

77 pounds = a gold brick

80 pounds = the World's Largest Ball of Tape

90 pounds = a newborn calf

100 pounds = a 2 month old horse

111 pounds = red meat an average American eats in a year

117 pounds = an average fashion model (and she's 5'11")

118 pounds = the complete Encyclopedia Britannica

120 pounds = amount of trash you throw away in a month

130 pounds = a newborn giraffe

138 pounds = potatoes an average American eats in a year

140 pounds = refined sugar an average American eats in a year

144 pounds = an average adult woman (and she's 5'4")

150 pounds = the complete Oxford English Dictionary

187 pounds = an average adult man

200 pounds = 2 Bloodhounds

235 pounds = Arnold Schwarzenegger

300 pounds = an average football lineman

400 pounds = a Welsh pony

I have lost an automobile tire and a Chihuahua :smile2:

[di1138 8]

I cant wait till I can say i lost a 2 month old horse!

[Di4AU 1]

Hey, I only have to lose the World's largest ball of tape, a chihuahua and a guinea pig. Sounds doable!

[bandofhope 1]

average adult male here... let's say my husband!

[Savedbygrace 11]

How funny! I've lost a cinder block.

[patricia5901 0]

Oh Shawna, I love the way you look at things!! lol I need to loose a two month old horse and a human head - or course I would just love to eat those dozen doughnuts first!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm so bad!!!!!!!!!!!

Smiles

[patricia5901 0]

:thumbup:Love this - does hubby know yet?

Smiles,

Patricia

average adult male here... let's say my husband!

[Fordgal88 7]

Just looking back....

I have lost 4 Automobile Tires! LOL Good thing!

[JASON R 0]

lol

i never seen this before but i have lost

the World's Largest Ball of Tape and a a Chihuahua

[jazzyywan 0]

LOL! I am in between a new born calf and a 2 month old horse...

[mango24 1]

A five gallon bottle of Water, which is really heavy to carry. What the hell have I done to my poor body????

I would like to lose another one!!!