296 is the highest I ever was and I am a shade under 5'11" - once I hit 225 I started hearing do not loose another pound - THE MOST SHOCKING THING IS THAT THE HEIGHT WEIGHT CALCULATOR AND BMI INDEX THAT EVERYONE SAYS IS TOO LOW IS PROBABLY EXACTLY RIGHT. Today I weigh 172 and believe I am within 5 or 6 lbs. of being at my correct weight (amazingly I found out I am medium boned not large boned once I got under control) I think it is because family is used to the overweight size and because of love accept you that way. People I have met since loosing weight never tell me I am too thin. I have lost 124 lbs in 3 plus years but 77 lbs were lost in first three months. The battle is longer and harder right when you need the most determination - ignore the comments and get to the target weight and decide then is my advice. Great job - good luck!