In weight loss, milestones have always related to the number of pounds lost. The most common question I hear is "How much weight have you lost?" Losing weight is relative. The pounds I've lost wouldn't make a dent in a 400-lb. person, but could be catastrophic for anyone less than 125 pounds. Besides that, muscle is starting to replace the fat and everyone knows that muscle weighs more than fat. I like to measure my weight loss in the smaller things, like pant size, shirt size, and notches on the belt.
So, in that vane, I've dropped two sizes in my pants, a size in shirts, and two notches on the belt. I can bend over to tie my shoes, rather than bringing my feet up to my waist. I'm starting to see my upper body restore its triangle shape, formed by broad shoulders and the lack of a spare tire. New, smaller pants bought a month ago are now too big. I am confident, not self-conscious, walking to the pool in my suit. Those milestones & mindsets make more of a difference than what a scale measures. (But, since you still ask, I've lost 24 pounds since day one.)
Overall, I'm tired, but I'm well on the way to set myself up for some serious training. For the next few months leading up to the Alumni Meet in December, I'll be swimming three times a week (M,W,F), and running twice (T,R) and biking after work when ever possible. I plan on biking the Ironman route (at least the loop portion) at least once, if not twice (not in the same ride), before it snows. Winter training will include time on the stationary bike trainer (Thanks Nelson!), more swimming and track/treadmill running.