['I have been going to the gym a lot lately and have lost a good bit of weight and toned up.', 'Hey, good for you! That takes dedication. I admire that.', "Thanks!  I went shopping over the weekend and got some new clothes.  I'm finally feeling good about myself again!"]
Losing a few pounds has such a positive effect. You must feel better too. I need to get on that!
I have been going to the gym a lot lately and have lost a good bit of weight.  I went shopping over the weekend and got some nice clothes.  I finally feel good about my body.