On Thu, 01 Jun 2006 08:33:08 +0900, Doug Lerner
wrote:




On 6/1/06 7:28 AM, in article ,
"Chris Braun" wrote:

When I was losing, I weighed each day but recorded my weight weekly,
and I recorded the lowest weight I saw during the week :-). I realize
this isn't the least bit scientific (and I'm a math/computer geek by
training and profession), but it is more encouraging, and if it lets
you deceive yourself a little, the cumulative effect is still the
same.

You know, I thought about doing that too. And the average over time would be
the same, so I think that is legitimate.

On the other hand, grabbing the lowest weight for the week puts pressure on
your NEXT week.

doug

This is true, but it felt easier to me somehow than worrying about
averaging. And there were times I probably went out of my way to get
an optimal low weight -- picking just the right time to weigh, or
doing it right after using the steam room or whatever -- but it all
came out the same in the end.

Chris
262/130s/130s
started dieting July 2002, maintaining since June 2004