The way I had it previously set, it was:
End of Summer, August 24th: 195 pounds
Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26th: 165 pounds
Christmas Day, Decem. 25th: 155 pounds
End of holiday break, Jan 20th: 145 pounds
I think that's too slow. If I went by that path, I would only have to lose .31#/day = 2.17#/week. I know I wanted to make these goals realistic and easy, but I think this is too easy. And I want a challenge.
Granted, there's a chance I fall short of this challenge. I may be unable to make it. But I'm going for it anyway.
New goals
Starting Point: Sept 13th: 185.6#
Thanksgiving Day, Nov 26th: 157# (-28.6) (.392#/day = 2.74#/week)
Christmas Day, Dec 25th: 145# (-12) (.40#/day = 2.8#/week)
I think averaging around 2.75/2.76# per week is reasonable.
These new goals are going to push me. But I'm going to win.