New, but not new

Hi! I’ve actually been using MFP for a little over a month now and just discovering this community.
I started 8/7 and as of today I am down nearly 8 lbs! Hoping to reach my goal weight in February in time for my annual physical and would just love to hear my doctor say, “You’ve lost a lot of weight, great job!” Of course, not just to hear that, but to get and stay healthy. I’m two years away from 50 and I want to stay as healthy as I can knowing that menopause is not that far off...