Change validation?

I've already posted this on my Facebook, Google+, and Twitter accounts, but I had to post it here, too.  Working in network operations, I've all too often had to deal with the aftermath of insufficiently tested code, platforms, changes, etc.

I've done it...now what?

Well, I guess it took this stomach bug to finally do the trick, but I've made my goal of losing 100 pounds in a year.  Now to step back, evaluate, and figure out where to go from here.  Thanks to all my friends and family for your support, encouragement, and never letting me give up on myself.


Starting weight: 400.2 pounds on 11/16/2010
Current weight: 299.6 pounds (as of 10/31/2011, 50 weeks into the diet)
Net change (since last update): 5.2 pounds lost
Total net change: 100.6 pounds lost
Goal: Get down to 300 pounds (or less) within 1 year (by 11/16/2011)

Week 44: By the yard it's hard; by the inch, what a cinch

Can't screw this up now.  I'm creeping up on my goal.  As of today, I've broken through, albeit barely, the 95 pound mark for weight lost thus far. 

Starting weight: 400.2 pounds on 11/16/2010
Current weight: 304.8 pounds (as of 8/16/2011, 45 weeks into the diet)
Net change (week): 2.2 pounds lost (over 1 week)
Total net change: 95.4 pounds lost
Goal: Get down to 300 pounds (or less) within 1 year (by 11/16/2011)

Week 44: Entering the homestretch...so close I can taste it

What a great day (about flipping time)!  Passed the first and hardest of the CCNP tests, ROUTE.  Also, more relevant to the blog, I've broken through the 90 pounds lost milestone! I was getting so discouraged, especially after going above 320 a few days there since my last update.  Thanks everyone for not giving up on me, nor letting me give up on myself.
Starting weight: 400.2 pounds on 11/16/2010
Current weight: 307.0 pounds (as of 8/8/2011, 44 weeks into the diet)
Net change (week): 7.4 pounds lost (over 4 weeks)
Total net change: 93.2 pounds lost
Goal: Get down to 300 pounds (or less) within 1 year (by 11/16/2011)

Week 40: Got the numbers moving again...finally

EVERY pound lost is a struggle now (was a pain in the a-- to break through the 320 mark).  I feel like I'm starving myself, but I've got to press on, as my goal is within my grasp.  Eventually, I'm going to have to stop being a cheapskate and buy smaller clothes.  There's only so many more holes I can drill into my belt :-).  Think I'll keep the belt as a reminder of how large I let myself become.


As far as before and after pics, I'm holding off on those until I reach my goal.  I don't plan on stopping at 300--my doctor wants me at 250 or less long-term.


And now what all 3 of my readers have been waiting on, my week 40 weight loss numbers:


Starting weight: 400.2 pounds on 11/16/2010
Current weight: 314.4 (as of 07/12/2011, 40 weeks into the diet)
Net change (week): 10.6 pounds lost (over 6 weeks)
Total net change: 85.8 pounds lost
Goal: Get down to 300 pounds (or less) within 1 year (by 11/16/2011)

Milestone

Can scarcely believe I'm three quarters of the way toward my goal.  It's getting progressively more difficult to lose additional weight, though.

Starting weight: 400.2 pounds on 11/16/2010
Current weight: 325.0 (as of 5/31/2011, 28 weeks into the diet)
Net change (week): 4.2 pounds lost (over 3 weeks)
Total net change: 75 pounds lost
Goal: Get down to 300 pounds (or less) within 1 year (by 11/16/2011)

Breakthrough!

I've finally surpassed the 70 pound mark for total weight lost.  All I can say is it's about flipping time.  Major kudos to the myFitnessPal app for Android (had to switch from loseit.com as it is STILL iOS only).

Starting weight: 400.2 pounds on 11/16/2010
Current weight: 329.2 (as of 5/10/2011, 25 weeks into the diet)
Net change (week): 9.6 pounds lost (over 4 weeks)
Total net change: 71 pounds lost
Goal: Get down to 300 pounds (or less) within 1 year (by 11/16/2011)