I just needed to pat myself on the back for a minute. I started my lifestyle overhaul 8 weeks ago and this is what happened:

1. I quit smoking, cold turkey, and have not had a cigarette for 8 weeks.

2. I have lost 27.4 pounds, which is over 10% of my starting body weight.

3. I have gone from a size 24 jean to a size 20, and a pretty snug size 18

4. I have learned an enormous amount about food and am amazed at the garbage I used to shove down my throat by the pound on a daily basis.

5. I have gone from barely being able to do 3 minutes on the elliptical to doing a full 30 to 40 minutes.

6. I am starting to recognize the face I see in the mirror.

7. I am starting to gain more self confidence.

I still have a very long road to travel but I am determined to reach my destination.

Here's to another productive eight weeks!

congratutions sperrin1. it must feel great to have accomplished all those things. isn't progress motivating?

Fantastic! Seriously, that's a pretty amazing 8-week list of accomplishments! I honestly would have figured all that would take nearly a year. You're simply amazing! Keep up the great work!

Congratulations on your progress so far! way to go

Thumbs up! Two of them

Wow! That's amazing!

Congrats on all your discoveries! You're an inspiration

That's FANTASTIC progress! So proud of you. Congrats especially on the 8 weeks of being cig free, quitting smoking and losing weight are two huge chunks to rip off at the same time

Thanks guys! I am feeling really good today!

Awesome job! Keep up the great work, and keep going for it!