Women 200lb+, Let's Be Fierce This February!!!

Hi all,
Have been re-reading your posts to get ideas, motivation, and support. Thank you all! I looked back on when I started keeping track, and it was 2012. I was 290 lbs and wow. I was in planning stage of getting married. Since then, I'm down to 260, but it's been that way for past few years. In meantime, my husband passed away last year and I have struggled. Some days ok, and some not. I'm lucky and blessed to have a brother close by, and a best friend plus great neighbors. But having to take care of all the bills, household stuff- it drains me. I don't want to keep making excuses so I plan to go to the senior center for some classes. It's so hard to lose weight when you're older- so those of you who are younger, stay with it. I will be 71 in April and have decided to set some specific goals for March, April, and rest of year. For those who've sent me friend requests, I'm sorry if I didn't reply. Anyway, you are all so inspiring and honest- so thank you. And keep me in your prayers.

Age: 35
Height: 5'7"
SW: 280
GW: 150
February SW: 269
February GW: 259
February End Weight: 264.2
February Lost: 4.8 pounds
Overall Lost: 15.8 pounds

Feb 1: 269
Feb 8: 265.8 - down 3.2 pounds - I am so proud of myself. I am eating right and working out. Last night made day 8 of a 21 day workout program. I almost talked myself out of working out, but I got up and got it in. I feel so much stronger this week than last week. So exciting!
Feb 15: 265.0 - down 4 pounds - This week has been such a roller coaster on the scale. I saw the scale go all the way down to 264.4 and then slowly creep up to 265.8 and now back down to 265. Craziness! I'm really excited to be making progress though. I am down 15 pounds from my highest weight and I couldn't be more proud of that accomplishment. Yesterday was day 18 of 21 in my current workout program. I am looking for forward to the 3 day break this weekend because my body is so tired.
Feb 22: 263.0 - down 6 pounds - I finished my 21 day program with amazing results. Down 17 pounds and 8 inches from my highest. I enjoyed 3 glorious rest days and then started a new 6 day program on Monday. I have seen a lot of up and down on the scale but I am so happy with the downward trend. With only 6 days left I don't think I'll hit my 10 pound goal but I'm feeling pretty good about these results. I'm proud of myself for sticking with the clean eating and working out. I will be putting in max effort over the next 6 days to get a nice result on the scale for 2/28.
Feb 28: 264.2 - down - 4.8 pounds - So much up and down this month. I'm convinced that my 4 rest days plus TOM is what kept me from achieving my 10 pound goal. Still proud of my results overall. I worked really hard this month. I ate well and worked out for 24/28 days this month. My workout programs were also more weight focused as opposed to cardio focused so that could also have contributed to the slow loss. Regardless, the strength and confidence I have gained in the last month is incredible. So darn proud of myself.