I want to be part of this too! I need all the motivation I can get. I've lost about 20 lbs since the first of the year and I want to lose more - and it's so nice to hear people tell me how great I look.
At work we started a contest - based off 'The Biggest Loser' from this past Monday until Sept 1, you had to put $20 in to join but in the end whoever loses the biggest percentage of body fat wins the money! I think it's like $420 or so.. and I'm determined to win. (I'm VERY competitive)
I've upped my water intake a LOT and go to the Y five times a week and I love the results I'm seeing. I'm hoping that eating better will increase the results.
Also, for those of you that go to a gym, do you take cycling or spinning classes? I've been taking them since January and holy crap, it's great for toning legs and the butt!!!!