20 Jun
It’s Weigh-in Time
It’s been 5 weeks since my last fatbloggers weigh-in, so I figure I’m way past due for an update! The last month has been hectic to an insane degree, having to finalize and release a big software project for work. Well, two days ago the release was completed, out the door, done. It feels good to have that monkey off my back for sure. I stuck to the diet through the stress though, and the weightloss has steadily continued.
At my last fatbloggers weigh-in 5 weeks ago, I was at 281 pounds. I started this week at 267.8 pounds, for a total loss of 13.2 pounds. That’s an average of 2.64 pounds / week, which I’m happy with. At that rate I’ll be a shell of my former self in less than a year.
It really helps me to take the “long term trend” approach to weight loss. I record my weight daily, but I’ve trained myself to just write down the number, and to not worry if the number is higher or the same than the day before. It’s all about the trend. As long as the trend continues downward over time, I know things are good.
Posted by John on 20.06.07 at 12:02 pm
WAY TO GO PAUL!
With Rick, and now you, I’m hoping that this trend of successful ‘weigh-ins’ continue for me tomorrow.
Posted by Rick on 20.06.07 at 12:02 pm
Right on, Paul, thanks for checking in. Amazing how stress and our eating habits go hand in hand sometimes, isn’t it?