Hi Amanda,
I know I am not at similar stats now but.... I did start out over a year ago at over 250. I am now at 195.5 and slowly going down. I would love to have a buddy as well. I need someone to check up on me!! I am approaching my diet, or way of eating rather, as a game that I am playing against my evil self! I am not on any specific plan just doing it the old fashioned way counting my calories, no sugar, white flour and only whole grain breads when at all possible.