Hi fatness, welcome to the forum. I have a brother in PA; went to stay with him and his family in late 2016. That was some nice looking autumnal countryside I remember.

That's a great start to have lost 8lb in less than a week. You'll probably already be aware that the early initial loss will be mostly water weight; don't be discouraged if things slow down for a bit in the weeks to come. My own weight loss was relatively smooth, but it's very common for people to bounce up and down a bit along the way. Patience is key.

Feel free to have a read around, ask questions, maybe even start a journal once you feel comfortable. Good luck!