60+ lbs down.... gains to come

5'11", 224 lb to 158 lb, size 14 to size 6.

I have always been mildly insecure about my weight but I did not realize how much excess weight I carried. I still see myself as overweight when I look in the mirror, but see how much weight I have lost when I compare pictures. I was convinced that the numbers on the scale were high due to my height. I finally decided some time after looking at a BMI chart which claimed I was borderline obese that I would try to lose a few pounds, still with the mindset that the chart was wrong and I weighed more because of my height and heavy bones. (I am not claiming that these charts are 100% right because there are so many factors that go into this, but it jump started me in losing my weight.) I had tried several times to lose a few pounds but finally, I had changed my mindset. I wasn't in it to lose pounds. I wanted to look good for me and I wanted to be healthy (and to be "that girl" that made other girls jealous!).
I began in January... call it a New Years Resolution if you will. I scoured the internet for an "easy way" but there really is no easy way done right... so I did the typical high cardio, cut the calories. I ate lean protein, veggies, fruits, and cut my portions considerably. I ate small healthy snacks when hungry. Water is key. I still carry my 32 oz Nalgene with me everywhere.... trying to drink at least 5 of these a day. This app helped significantly in my keeping track of what I ate... it also cut down in cheating because I knew I would have to enter it and wouldn't want to. But in order to not burn out, I allowed myself a cheat day a week.
My initial goal was to be under 200 lbs. Once I met that, 180, then my main goal was 165. I have made it down to 158. Now what? I still have fat I would like to lose... but since this is a lifestyle change and not a fat loss program, I am learning more and more about fitness and health.
I have recently learned that I love lifting weights. I have always disliked cardio... it makes you sweaty and gross and breath hard and there has really been nothing I like about it except for the episodes of "New Girl" I allow myself to watch on my phone only on the Elliptical or Arc Trainer (my incentive for going to the gym).
But I have found a new love for weight lifting! So, I am learning how to lift weights, how to split my weight days (I keep a day or two of cardio because it's supposed to be good for your heart or something...), how to eat, and that with building muscle, weight gain is okay (hence the term GAINS!). And apparently if you're trying to put on muscle, you're supposed to eat more! Which I can be okay with because I absolutely love food. I don't have a new weight goal set and I don't plan to lose any more pounds, but I would like to continue to build my strength, to continue to get toned and see some muscles pop up, and to build my stamina on the treadmill using my cardio days- I really hate the treadmill.
So, if any of you have some success stories or advice I would love to hear it!! Have a wonderful day [night, evening, year, etc]!