Weight loss progress accountability post: Day 8 (February 8)

Current weight: ~165 pounds
Goal weight: 140 pounds
Goal-by date: April 1, 2018

Food diary: Large bowl of yellow rice with vegetables and raisins, one tandoori chicken drumstick, two cheese sticks, and 22 chocolate-covered almonds; consumed between 12:00-12:45 pm. 460 calories between the cheese sticks and almonds, approximately 500 and 250 calories in the rice and the chicken, respectively.

Duration of fast since last meal prior: ~37.5 hours

Exercise: N/A

Lack of sleep from last night increased feelings of hunger, boredom, and distractedness throughout the day- even now; I will try to sleep early today so as to minimize the risk of mindless eating.