Today was my first weigh-in since I started my "lifestyle change".  I had no clue if I had really lost any weight until I stepped on that scale.  So, after 7 full days of being good, and following what I'm supposed to do, I lost 8 pounds.  Woo-Hoo!  I'm so relieved to know that it was actually working. 
It's way too early to tell any kind of difference in how I feel or clothes fit, but it's a start.  I may have to give this thing another chance.  So today I'll start week two, and see where it takes me. 
I haven't really set a goal, but I created this graph to keep up with my progress.  I would like to see if I can lose 50 pounds by the July 4th holiday.  (maybe even more)  So I'll update this each Wednesday with my progress, good or bad, to keep myself honest.  Now I'm off to have lunch!