I apologize for missing last week. Frankly, it’s hard to
think of a plausible excuse, other than that I’ve been obsessed with restarting
my insurance business. Also, the last couple of weeks have been a little rough
in the weight-loss department. More on that below; right now, let’s get to the
week-ending numbers:
Week 37:
Starting
Weight:
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220.6
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Original Target*:
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236.0
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Adjusted Target:
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221.6
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Actual Weight:
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220.6
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Loss/Gain:
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+
1.0
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Total Loss:
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81.0
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% of Goal:
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58.4%
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Avg. Loss/Wk.:
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–
2.2
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*Original target calculated from a
starting weight of 302.6 lbs. and an average loss/wk. of 1.8 lbs.
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Week 38:
Starting
Weight:
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221.6
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Original Target*:
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234.2
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Adjusted Target:
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218.7
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Actual Weight:
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219.4
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Loss/Gain:
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–
2.2
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Total Loss:
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83.2
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% of Goal:
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60.0%
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Avg. Loss/Wk.:
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–
2.2
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*Original target calculated from a
starting weight of 302.6 lbs. and an average loss/wk. of 1.8 lbs.
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By the monthly progress line, I was 1.9 lbs. over target; by
the 90-Day Challenge line, I was 0.7 pounds over. (As of this morning’s weight,
218.4, I’ve returned to the line on the 90-Day challenge, but I’m still 1.2
lbs. over the month line.) On the positive side, I’m still almost 15 lbs. ahead
of the original plan and have lost 60% of my excess. Moreover, the weight is
heading back down again after a week or more of fluctuations, and I’m back
within the range where I spent most of my twenties and thirties.
But why the fluctuations? Simply put, leftovers and a boss
who loves a particular Italian restaurant.