I've been considering joining the thread, and have been lurking for a while.
I'm amazed how matter of fact you all are about how much you want to lose
I have a figure set in my sights but I think I'm going to set myself 10lb stages.
I am making lifestyle changes rather than going on a strict diet, I've realised how poorly disciplined I am when it comes to my diet and exercise and I've just been eating what I want and for my previous lack of activity it's not something I can continue.
I joined a gym in october and have been going a few times a week - just taking it gently at first but since going back after the xmas/new year break I've stepped it up a bit and I'm really enjoying it, I've been three times since monday. I've switched my breakfast from toast to special K and I've swapped my coffee (made with milk

) for greeen tea and I really like it now - I just had another cup. I feel better for it and less bloated.
My lunches consist of healthy soups or a seedy brown roll with lean meat and salad. Dinner consist of the usual but smaller portions. Evening munchies are yoghurt or fruit.
I will probably weigh at the gym on a Monday.
Good luck to everybody

I hope I can keep up with the thread