Many people want to lose weight, but it can be a slow and frustrating process. However, when you see what a pound of fat really looks like, you’ll probably feel better about yourself
People are always striving to shed a few pounds.
After all, who doesn’t want to be fit and healthy – or at least, as fit and healthy as they can be? Well, your motivation might just get a boost, as a fitness guru recently unveiled what a pound of fat actually looks like.
Lizzy High, better known as Liz Bites Back on Instagram, is famed for dishing out fitness tips online. She’s dedicated to helping people lead healthier lives without imposing too many limitations.
In a recent video, she tackled the subject of weight loss, confessing that people can get frustrated if they only lose one pound of fat a week. But, when you put things into perspective, she said this is actually quite an achievement.
She reassured her followers that they’re doing much better than they think. In the video, Lizzy explained that you might feel like you’ve had a “really good week”, but that doesn’t always equate to pounds melting away.
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If you’re feeling disheartened, don’t worry. Once you see what a single pound of fat truly looks like, you’ll likely start to give yourself a bit more credit.
In the frank clip, Lizzy stated: “You’ve stepped on the scale, you look down and realised you’ve only lost one pound of fat. Before you get disheartened, let me show you something.
“This is what one pound of fat looks like. Look at the size of this thing. This is how much weight you’ve lost in a week. That’s amazing. Even though you want to lose more fat, don’t give up. You’re making amazing progress.”
The size of the mould she’s holding will make you realise just how significant losing a pound is. It’s quite large, and will certainly make you feel better about your progress.
Lizzy’s advice is to keep pushing forward and never quit. Success requires hard work and commitment, and she wants everyone to remember that.
Her video has left many followers gobsmacked, unable to comprehend what a pound of fat actually looks like in physical form. One follower remarked: “Really puts it into perspective.” And another chimed in with: “Great advice.”
A third agreed, writing: “Couldn’t agree more. Muscles also weigh more than fat so, even if you don’t see the number going down, it doesn’t mean you didn’t make progress.”
A fourth follower shared their own success, commenting: “Yippee. 4lbs off this month. Was feeling it was a little slow, but need to remind myself it’s healthy.”
