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I see a lot of discussion on this site about what, when, and how often to measure progress. I think I'm in the smaller camp in that I weigh every morning. But for me it's not really an ordeal or major event, but rather something I just do (and have for years) at the same time I brush my teeth. For people who get obsessed with what the scale says, I agree that daily measures are counter-productive. My two primary reasons for the daily measures are: 1) the mere fact of weighing myself reminds me to plan well for the day ahead (eating, exercise, Water, etc.), and 2) because I feel that seeing the daily fluctuations that I see are just little ripples in a great big scheme.

Of course, my children say I weigh each day because I am an Excel geek and derive some pleasure from seeing the measures plot themselves out day-by-day. Hmmm...perhaps they are right.

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I'm going to agree with the kids. :) That's quite the spreadsheet you have there. lol

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I love it. I am so making one of these. I am a little bit of an Excel geek too. Great Post.

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weigh every morning.

Bea

I also weigh every morning

it works for me

i also like to be aware of fluctuations

especially if a couple of lbs up stays for more than a couple of days

i will then nip the excess couple of lbs in the bud

i think a lot of people weigh daily :blink:

luv your spreadsheet :)

it keeps you on your toes, working with your weight loss - seeing the figures :)

whatever works for you, (or anyone) thats what counts!!! :)

you might be a "little" obsessive ;) , ( so am I, "probobly others too!!)

but i'm not gonna report you ;)

39 lbs down and counting

keep up the great job

kathy

congrats

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LipstickLady...I'll make a copy with instructions and post it later for anyone that wants it. Should have thought of that before. :-)

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Bea, woman after my own heart!

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Very cool. I agree with your kids.

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Wow, that is quite a spreadsheet! If you don't mind making a empty copy available, I'd love to download it too. :D

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Impressive... I would love a copy too....

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Bea Amaya, I really like the time and effort you have put into your Sleeve journey. The best way to understand and drive improvements is by documenting and charting your success and failures. I love your detailed categories and illustrations. I was hoping you can message me the excel file so I can start tracking this way too.

Thanks Bea Amaya!!

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Hi Bea, congrats on your success! I live the way you've laid out the data in char format, like the others I would love a copy so I can utilize your great excel tool! Wld you be able to send us a copy so we can download it??? Thanks in advance for your help.... Keep up the great work! :-)

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Bea, looove what u did. An empty copy would be appreciated.

It will be called Bea tracking system!

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Okay...For those of you that wanted a copy of my spreadsheet, I've cleaned it up and put a handful of instructions (see the "Instructions" tab) to get you started. I'm going to try and attach the link to the file below, but if it doesn't work, I'll try something else. While I won't have time for a major re-design, I certainly have time to help you thorough any little difficulties you might have (I haven't really tested this cleaned up version). Just drop me a line here, so everyone can see the question, and I'll see what I can do to help.

GOOD LUCK!

https://dl.dropboxus...suresBlank.xlsx

P.S. Don't forget to "enable editing" after the file downloads and before you try to make changes.

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