Thanks everyone! I have primarily lost it through calorie counting. I have been super strict and it has worked. I am now finding it is pretty hard to phase back in to living without the counting though so I am working with a nutritionist to get into a meal plan that is based more on food groups instead of calories. I have also walked some but that is the only exercise I have done. I have a bad back so unfortunately I can't do anything else. Just find a plan that works for you and stick with it. It is hard at first but it becomes old hat very soon. good luck to you all.

The one thing I would say is that it probably would have been a bit better if I would have been a little less rigid with everything. I have found it hard to mentally adjust to the rapid weight loss... Don't get me wrong, I am completely happy that I am no longer obese. However, having such a dramatic change so quickly can play some really big mind games...

Longtallbee - it is great to see someone else my height!! I'm glad to see our goals are similar. Mine is actually anywhere between 180 and 190... I will see when I get there. If you don't mind sharing, what size clothes are you in now and what do you anticipate you will wear at 180? I am very interested in seeing if I am totally off with my goals etc. Thanks!

I totally agree! It is weird to see my face re-emerging...

I know! I love seeing other tall people on here! I'm kind of just guessing at the 180. Usually I wear a 20 in pants and an XL in shirts, but 20s are getting baggy now. I managed to fit into an old pair of 18s that I had hidden away today! I'm hoping to be at a size 10 or 12 at 180, but I really have no clue how it will work out. (I know I would be beyond happy to be a 10!) I haven't been a size 10 since I was 12 and 5'9. What are you thinking as far as sizing goes at 180? I guess it depends on body type as well.

Do you mind saying what size clothes you're at right now? You're at about 25 lbs less that me, and I get excited about buying smaller clothes.

I am currently in a 16 pants (my legs would actually fit better in a 14 but my waist is a definite 16) and a 14/16, XL top. I am hoping to be in a 12 at 190 and if I decide to continue and get to 180 or a little lower, I am hoping to be in a 10. I think your goals are spot on Good luck!! Keep me updated on your progress. Us tall girls have to stick together.. haha!

Wow! What an inspiration!!!! Good work!!!!!

Thank you!!

You look fabulous! Congratulations. You're very inspiring!

you are an inspiration to all of us! way to go!

wow u look so different- and so young well done

What a fabulous difference you have made to your life !
Ok your lighter and your in smaller clothes , but to me seeing the joy in your face in the last pic is the most important thing..you look so proud and happy..thats what lifes about xx well done you xx

You're doing so great, and you are already a huge motivation for me already!

I'll totally keep updated. It's hard, sometimes, to be so tall! You have to be up there to understand!

Beautiful, simply beautiful!

Thank you all so very much!!

amazing!