The Hacker's Diet - December

Its a good thing I had low expectations of December. I was convinced that I could not keep up a pound a week diet with all the parties and celebrations and days inside. I told myself I would be happy if I could lose three pounds in December and you know what? I just made it, just barely.


This is a weight trend/time graph from the day I started the Hacker's Diet until yesterday (the end of the year). Look at the last two weeks of December! It was actually going backwards there for a while -- the peak of that little bump is Christmas Day itself. It was a total binge-fest. Almost uninterrupted feasting all day.

But I was successful in my expectations: the month started at 179.1 and ended at 176.1, exactly three pounds. Take THAT Santa.

I have a similar goal for January -- 3 to 4 more lbs. These lowered expectations are because of a four day trip to Las Vegas where I do not intend to be counting calories. :)

Lost in December: 3 lbs


Total Loss since starting Diet: 14 lbs