Since beginning to diet in November, I’ve lost forty pounds as of this morning.

I think that’s a pretty dramatic success, and I’m proud of it. I’ve met (and even surpassed) the goal I set for myself when I began.

I’m still in the overweight range, and I’ll continue to try to improve my fitness gradually, but I don’t think the extra weight I carry is a significant health risk any longer.

WooHoo!