199.0 (9am)

It's been a little over a week since I've posted on here. Last time (8 days ago) I was at 201.0. I am now at 199.0. I have basically lost 0.2 lbs each day since that time. No big weight swings, just gradually losing a little bit each day. I am happy with my loss. It's really quite odd to have achieved my initial goal (199.8 lbs). For so many years, just getting back under 200lbs seemed insurmountable. My new jeans are still tight, but I am wearing them this morning. It has cooled down substantially. I am even drinking my Licorice Spice Hot Tea this morning. I continue to stick to the same fat, carb and protein levels... although some days lately I have increased my caloric intake. My hair continues to shed more than I would like... but I do have reasonable thick hair, so I am not worried yet. I know that this is a normal response to the body's caloric deficit.

My new goal is 185 by Halloween (41 days from now). That is exactly 14 pounds from 199.0, so would represent a 1195 calorie deficit each day. I would have to average right at 800 calories per day to achieve 185 by then. I think it is doable, but I might not quite make it. I am comfortable with my weight loss slowing down quite a bit. It gives my skin more time to recover and isn't quite so hard on my hair.