How much weight have you lost?

So I was standing there, talking with The Trainer and another firefighter.  We were talking about working out and I had just asked the Trainer to put something on the board for me for the day.

The other firefighter was making excuses, as we all do at one point or another, about not working out and not finding the time, etc.  I informed her that I made a commitment when I started this.  I force myself to do it on some days, but most days it's just an automatic thing for me to do.  It's become a habit and a part of my life.  I schedule my social life around my workouts.

The Trainer then looked at me and said "How much weight have you lost?"  So I immediately (and proudly) said, "30 pounds, 2 dress sizes and I'm on my way to a 3rd size.  I started at 196 pounds, size 14.  I am now 165 pounds and size 10 and those are baggy on me.  Best thing I've ever decided to do for myself besides move away from Las Vegas."

And THAT is my success story for the day.  Now if I could just quit smoking, I'd be golden.  Oh well.  Even with my smoking, I'm still down there every day giving it my all.

Happy Wednesday.