Week 1 Progress Report - New scale = teh suck

7.2* lbs lost, but other data I fear is invalid.

I'd like to toss my new scale through the window. It seemed consistent the first few days, but on the 4th day of weighing myself it couldn't seem to make up it's mind pertaining to my BMI. At one point it told me I dropped a whole **10 points off of my BMI. That would be like 50 lbs or so which is utterly impossible in a week. So, until I figure out a new way of keeping track, I'll use the old fashioned method.

I started this week at 300.6 lbs, and now I'm at 293.4. I think the lbs measurement is accurate, because it gives me the same exact result every time I step on the scale (during my weigh in time, that is). As I said before, I'm afraid that this is the only accurate measurement. As soon as I am able, I'll get some ketone test strips so I can start tracking my ketone levels. Also, I'll be getting regular blood work done starting in a few weeks so I'll be keeping track of cholesterol levels as well. It's looking like Week 3 or 4 I'll have more data to share.

EDIT*edited to reflect actual starting weight - I originally reported my start weight as 303 lbs. This is incorrect, in a way - that was what my scale read the day before I started my tracking spreadsheet, so I now consider it invalid. Real loss for the first week is as reflected in the above post.

EDIT** It seems to be that I was particulary well hydrated that day - when I am well hydrated, my BMI tends to read lower. I'll post on this later, as I better understand the science behind that sort of thing.