Back Fat After -40lbs

I see women like me (who struggle with back fat) on here all the time looking for before and after back results. It is not easy to get rid of this problem area, but it can happen!
I was a "big boned" kid who turned into an obese teen. In my family, I was often the butt of many jokes (they were insensitive, thin people who could eat whatever they want with no weight gain) My mom was never into cooking, gave us lots of soda and processed snacks, and made a lot of instant meals (hamburger helper, frozen entrees, mac-n-cheese, hot dogs) and then I got a job at McDonalds & Taco Bell, so the weight piled on super fast. When I turned 18, I weighed 238lbs. and my back was so fat that I felt like I had an extra set of breast (I am only 5'5''). When I stopped working fast food, I automatically did not eat it as often and dropped to about 210lbs.
After moving to NYC, I was walking more than ever and dropped down to 190lbs. but then I had a baby and my family and I moved to Buffalo. Last year was the worst winter Buffalo had seen in years, so I just stayed inside and ate more than ever. By the time the spring rolled back around, I was 217lbs. I felt miserable. I started making some serious changes and my husband and I started walking almost every day at the park. It helped, but what really made the difference was discovering low carb dieting (I have been eating low carb for about 4 months now). Anyway, the winter is back and I have not been out walking as much, but I have been doing some basic body exercises almost every day with a little kettle bell mixed in here and there. 40lbs later, I have seen a major difference in my back (and everything overall). I am much stronger now too! I could not even do 1 pushup when I started and now I can do pushups and dips! My back fat is still there, but it no longer sticks out of my clothes. It is such a problem area for me that I realized the only way it is going to go away completely is if I start lifting heavy. We bought a barbell, so I will post more results after I stick with that for a few months. I am currently 177 and I do not think I want to go any smaller than 165 (with tons of muscles), because I already am getting a lot of loose skin and I do not want to feel like I have to get a tummy tuck. Even though I will never be skinny, I am no longer obese.
I am starting school in the spring and will be starting a career as a phlebotomist. I will be on my feet a lot and interacting with the public every day. I am so glad I was able to drop the weight before all of this, so I will not be filled with anxiety about the whole process of school, interviews, and a new job. Finally, I am in control of my life.

The before pic is 217lbs.. The after pic is 177lbs. My husband can't keep his hands off me lol! For the first time in my life, I feel happy, strong, and confident! I feel like I am a good example to my son.