255.0

Down another 2 pounds and, for now, done with Chicago.  I didn't finish as well as I wanted.  But, any week in Chicago that I come back lighter is a good week.  

Overall, I made seven trips and spent eight of the last nine weeks in Chicago.  After the first week, where I gained 4.2 pounds, I started the blog, got busy, and lost 12.2 pounds over the next six trips and never gained weight in Chicago again.  Other than the day I broke 200 three years ago, I don't ever remember being more proud of myself.  I hope I don't have to travel on business any time soon.  But, if I do, I am now armed with the knowledge and confidence that I can do it without setting me back.  

I am now down 23.4 pounds in slightly less than eight weeks and feel better every day.  This is the lowest weight I have been since December 29, 2012!  I am now 10.1 pounds behind my goal and plan to start lowering that number this week.  On Monday, I will add lifting to my daily routine.  My meals are planned and I have no free meals to tempt me!

Here's to being home...

Starting weight (this time): 278.4
Current weight: 255.0
Change from previous: (2.0)
Total: (23.4)
Total Days: 54
Ahead/(Behind) Pace: (10.1)