Thanks! You are just barely overweight according to BMI, so it's going to be a little harder for you to lose.
That's not a bad thing! It just means you need to be patient.
Also, be really consistent. Try to avoid going really high on one day and then trying to "balance" it by going really low the next. Instead, stay close to a middle number, even on weekends. Plan out your meals so you pretty much know what your choices are, and even if you go out, think in advance of what you'll choose from the menu. Check out calorie counts on line.
You do want to add exercise because active muscle burns fat. However, the muscle has to be active for longer than about 12 minutes at a stretch.
Do you use a calorie tracker like FitDay? Those can be helpful.
Jay