Well, here we are closing in on the end of the first month, and I have dropped my first 5 lbs.  I calculated my caloric deficit prior to weigh in and I was within a 1/2 pound of what my entered data had shown.  Having started two weeks prior to Christmas and still having some success is also encouraging.  Had I really gotten out of control over the break it would have been pretty deflating.  This is my first attempt at tracking my daily caloric intake and really keeping account of what I eat.  Flying blind in the past I have relied on a plan, will power, and guilt to get me through.  So far I’m a big fan of Graphite, the constant reminder and feedback are very motivating and as my chart starts to take shape the trend is moving in a positive direction.