Thanks for sharing your thoughts and your hope. It's great to hear some positive actions.

As for 0.8lb weight loss in a week, that IS a big achievement given your medication. A healthy weight loss is between 0.5lb to max 3lb per week.
I lost weight an average of 0.5lb per week and eventually it added up to 60lb.
Your exercise will make you healthier and lose inches too.

Keep up the good work.