Is up and down normal?

I've stuck to calorie counting quite well and was pondering whether my progress is normal. I'm quite happy with the trend

[Hidden]

I am sure you are. Well done.

I think "trend" is far more important than daily recording most definitely - I vary by 2lbs easily over a day, sometimes more I suspect.

Meanwhile I have now I have a new condition: "Graph Envy" - I want one..... !

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Thank you

[gillyflower88]

Hi Tewson, i find your graph really interesting and i am doing exactly the same. Up and down, despite pretty much doing the same things weekly. I,m blaming gravity. Glad you enjoyed shopping. 😊

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I put it down to atmospheric pressure. It's bound to make me heavier while conversely squeezing in my waist

[gillyflower88 in reply to Hidden]

Yes that must be the answer. More atmospheric pressure please 😅😅😅

[Hidden]

Oooh - I love a good graph. I tried to paste a copy of mine in, but it won't work. But yes, it looks fairly similar with lots of daily ups and downs

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To paste a graph, you will need to save it as a jpeg picture and post it in a new post. This site does not seem to allow pictures to be posted in replies

[Zest Healthy BMI]

Hi Tewson,

Impressive graph - I would conclude it looks entirely normal - indicating good downward trend - good outlook ahead. Really good!

Lowcal

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Thanks Lowcal, that means a lot

I've never dieted before in my life and didn't quite know what to expect.

[WeightWarrior]

Great idea, going downhill fast, in a good way! Ok, I'm thick at this stuff...how do I make a graph on the computer please...just for my own personal use that is? All help gratefully received!

[Hidden in reply to WeightWarrior]

Thanks WW, I keep my info updated and out there, to keep me motivated. I guess if just one person is judging my performance, then I will make an effort to perform better That's the theory

As for drawing graphs, your best bet is to view a number of tutorials that are available on youtube. This is a sample youtube.com/watch?v=y63YrbU...(Not working as expected?)

To be honest, if I were not au fait with computer programmes, I would simply use a pencil, paper and a ruler

[WeightWarrior in reply to Hidden]

Thank you...maybe that is the easiest thing for me after all...I have a pad which is pre-ruled with about 0.5cm squares. I could stick it to the fridge with magnets eh? I can't imagine trying to fix the computer screen to the fridge - lol!

[Hidden in reply to WeightWarrior]

That's a brilliant idea.

Some people think everything should be done on a computer. Not me though. Pencil and paper is far more relaxing.

[Hidden in reply to WeightWarrior]

I also like this idea, but have not got round to it yet.

healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh....

I like creativity

[elliebath Maintainer]

If you use the Myfitnesspal app, as many of us do, and update your weight each week ( or whenever) your progress is automatically shown in a line-graph... Also, if you enter your daily food / exercise , you can see your gross or net calorie level in a block graph , for the week, month or year. When things plateau and Im puzzled cuz I " think" Ive been eating the same amount, looking back over the graph is often enlightening!