I admire you a) for working toward getting healthier and b) being willing to be public about it. I, too, am starting my weight loss journey, but I have MUCH further to go than you.

I was going to have weight loss surgery but I know too many people who either have had serious post-surgical problems or know people who have so I decided not to have the surgery. So now I'm on my own to lose the weight.

Good luck on your journey. I will be watching your progress with great interest :)