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On the weight loss front...

• Current weight (as of last night): 257.
• Weight remaining until primary goal: 7.
• Secondary weight goal: As close to 210lbs as possible.
• Weight loss strategy:
  • Cut diet down to 1500 calories/day. Difficult, causes complete loss of creative drive.
  • Continue 6 days/week workout regimen.

On the money front...

• Current savings: $7700, $8300 possible by month's end.
• Additional funds required for primary goal: $11300.
• Average savings rate: $500/month.
• Expected shortfall by intended surgery date (late November, early December '09): $2800
• Gap closing measures:
  
  • Credit, should be considered a last resort.
  • Cutting unnecessary expenses, including satellite radio, convenience food items, eating out.
  • Hope for more travel from work as it eliminates weekly living expenses.