Hi Mintaka, I started low carbing in August at 185 pounds or so, and I am now over half way to my 138 lb goal. It's been so much easier than I thought, but of course health issues and whatever can complicate things and not everyone reacts the same way.
I've been heavy all my life but never obese, although I was teetering on the brink there. Now I am looking forward to being a svelte senior citizen!!