Today is the first day of the rest of my life!

I am much shorter than you at 5;'3", but a starting weight of 214.

I am currently at 196 and still going with over 100 day streak. I fall down, but I log everyday and I am not giving up!

My goal weight is set at 140 for now too.

Good luck to you!

ETA: spelling

I have a similar amount to lose also. I started at 199lbs, have lost 17lbs so far, but my goal weight is 126lbs. I'm 5ft 4'

I'll add you both just now, if you don't mind? xx

Here are some links with tips.

Read these:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1235566-so-you-re-new-here?hl=so+you're+new+here

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1217573-so-you-want-to-start-running

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/975025-in-place-of-a-road-map-short-n-sweet

If you have 75+ lbs to lose 2 lbs/week is ideal
If you have 40-75 lbs to lose 1.5 lbs/week is ideal
If you have 25-40 lbs to lose 1 lbs/week is ideal
If you have 15 -25 lbs to lose 0.5 to 1.0 lbs/week is ideal
If you have less than 15 lbs to lose 0.5 lbs/week is ideal

Want to lift heavy things?
http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2011/07/21/meet-staci-your-new-powerlifting-super-hero/

Stronglifts Summary
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/560459-stronglifts-5x5-summary

Stronglifts Womens Group
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/4601-stronglifts-5x5-for-women

Best of luck!

Hey,
I'm 166cm (5'5") with a stating weight of 216lbs, current weight 205lbs. Goal weight 68kg (150lbs). Been using MFP for 8 weeks now and going strong.
Feel free to add me