I just discovered this thread but I'm in, and I'm almost there! I've yo-yoed with my weight throughout the years (high school --> 5 years post college) but now that I'm a little older I do want to take my health more seriously. At my annual physical last year my doctor suggested I lose a little weight, and a few months later I got engaged. These two events, plus having a better understanding of my family's health has me very interested in losing weight and having a generally healthier lifestyle.
I started at 168 lbs on Jan 1. I didn't start actively trying to lose weight until about March 1. By then I was at 165 (just after a general attempt at healthier eating, but not tracking).
Here's my progress:
1/1 - 168
no Feb measurement
3/6 - 165
4/7 - 160
5/5 - 161.5
6/2 - 160.5
7/7 - 159
8/4 - 156.5
and, as of yesterday, at 154.5
I need to lose ~3 more lbs to be at 10%. I'll get there! I gotta try on wedding dresses soon... :)
My tentative goal is to get to at least 135, because that will put me in a healthy weight for my height, but I don't have a deadline for it like I used to in the past. I also know it's not just about the number, so if I feel happier at a higher number, then I will stay there.