20 lbs down!

I started using MFP on Nov 16th and I've lost 20 lbs to date. My doctor told me my cholesterol was high and suggested "cardio and avoiding animal fats". I did some research, made some major life changes, and I've stuck with most of them over the last 3 months. I donated blood a couple of months ago and they tested my cholesterol. The numbers were already down some! Here is a look at how I'm living life:

10 Changes I've Made:
1. No more Coke. I drink 10-12 cups of water each day now.
2. I prep 10 oatmeals at a time and they each have 7 ingredients on the list of foods known to help with cholesterol. I eat this almost every morning.
3. I created one rule for myself. I only eat something if it is "absolutely delicious". This goes for healthy and unhealthy foods. Instead of saying I can't have something, I evaluate how good it is going really going to be.
4. I've spent time discovering healthy alternatives to favorite recipes.
5. Tracking calories (obviously).
6. I run now and have a strength training workout I do in my living room.
7. I keep a constant supply of prepped meals in the fridge so I don't get lazy and suggest we eat out.
8. I use less salt and buy low sodium canned goods.
9. I've increased fresh fruits and vegetables.
10. I eat black beans almost every day. Black bean soup, black bean dip, black beans in my salad, black beans in a bowl mixed with corn, black beans, black beans, black beans.

10 Changes I've seen:
1. I can meal prep for hours without experiencing back or leg pain. Before, I was miserable after 20 minues.
2. The seat on my bicycle no longer squeeks.
3. I'm less irritable
4. My skin has cleared up and it is also softer.
5. When we eat out, we find that foods we used to love don't taste as good. They are too salty, too sweet, or too bland compared to what we cook.
6. I can run longer distances without stopping to walk and I can ride my bike farther.
7. No more heartburn and less stomach issues.
8. I notice things about my body that I didn't notice before. If I have too much salt, I can tell by my hands and feet at night. I can differentiate between hunger and thirst.
9. I don't get tired around 2-3 pm any more.
10. My pants are falling off of me.

I've learned so much from the MFP community over the last 3 months. I appreciate all of the posts! I go back for my official cholesterol test next month and I still want to lose more weight. 20 lbs off feels really good though!