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I weighed myself this morning and did not like what I saw on the scale.  For the last several years I've maintained a (somewhat unhealthy) 220 pounds.  I've been fairly neutral about my weight, not seeking to diet or lose any, but also keeping an eye on what I eat trying not to make that number any larger either.  I'd be happy (for now) to stay put.  Over the weekend I noticed that some of my shirts felt a little tighter than usual and didn't think much of it.  This morning I decided to step on the scale and weighed in at just over 227 pounds.  This is the highest I ever recall seeing, and that worries me a little bit.

It also happens that not including the current week, there are 27 weeks remaining in 2010.  Through better eating, less snacking, and even a little exercise now and then, I'm going to push to lose 27 pounds by the end of the year.  That's one pound a week, a reasonable goal even for someone as busy as I tend to be.  There will be challenges, though.  I'll have a week off in July for summer vacation, I'm getting married in November, then Thanksgiving, a cruise in the Caribbean, and then Christmas, all of which will involve eating more than usual.  I should probably just throw out those weeks from the equasion and push for higher losses during the non-holiday periods.  I'll try to check in here on the blog with weekly status updates to keep me motivated.

If I can be at or below 200 pounds by January 1, 2011 that will put me within striking distance of my "ideal" weight for my height by this time next year.  Wish me luck!