18

It's my new favorite number.

It's 9x2. It's 9+9. It's 10+8. It's even half of 36 (my upcoming age!)

Anyway you look at it, it's a great number.

Oh, did I mention it's also the number of pounds I'm down since starting my weight loss journey on May 20?

Yep, that's right. In just 4 weeks and 4 days, I've lost 18 pounds! I'm so excited and extremely proud of myself. I'm doing this. I'm really doing this.

The new goal is to now get some orthotics for my tennis shoes so my feet don't hurt so bad when I go for walks. I also have to drink 100 ounces of water a day.

Doable. Totally doable.

And doable at 18 pounds lighter even!