I'm also likely getting to that 25 lb number. Was 219 on 6th sept, and was 198 on Oct 1.
I have not tried the A1C or fasting sugar yet, but my blood pressure dropped into the normal range, since my first check measuring it in 1988 or there abouts.

I believe I was 198lbs in 1996 sometime, and a 36" waist. Sadly I'm not ~ 36 yet.

Thanks.
Srinath.