I've lost 53 pounds! w/ pic

I have struggled with my weight for most of my life and I had tried so many times to loose weight but it never worked. I went through most of high school being the "bigger girl" and it really took a toll on my self esteem and confidence. Then I found my fitness pal and it helped so much! I dont use it as much now but it defiantly taught me portion control and how to eat foods that aren't just "empty calories". In my before picture I was 228 and now I am 175. Its been a year since I have started loosing weight and my goal weight right now is 160