Thanks for the kind comments.
The only measurement I took other than my weight was my waist. That was 43" when I started and is now down to 35.5". If I continue all the way down to 176 pounds then I'm guessing I'll be 33" by the time I finish. But I have noticed that I have lost fat everywhere, including upper legs and buttocks. I wish I had taken before and after pictures, but I didn't. I do know that I'm having to have all my suits etc re-sized!
At this stage in the game, especially as I'm eating most foods, it's really the combination of the diet PLUS the exercise that is trimming my weight.
And, frankly, I think genetics is helping me too.
Good luck on your own journey. If you keep to the plan, you will lose all the unwanted weight.