So I finally stepped on the scale. First, the actual number: 278. Last weigh-in (before Thanksgiving) was 282. That makes 97 lbs overall, and 89 since I started this new style of eating back in early February.

I guess it’s good news, as I did lose, though certainly not what I could have lost had I actually been on track for the seven weeks. But no, I went off track in a big way from Thanksgiving until December 19th, when I got sick as a dog. That’s nearly four weeks of old-style eating and drinking. Not good!

Anyways, I’m happy with my eating now, though I sure would like to figure out a way to prevent future month-long splurges. My plan right now is to get another three months of good eating under my belt (and hopefully another 20+ lbs lost) before I do any serious experimentation. And maybe I’ll try and hold off until May, when I’m planning a trip to the Southwest.