Be glad your a man... it's easier for us IMO... I'm 5'10, and got up to 208 t my highest... no bueno. Felt like shit. I got down to 160...yes...48 pounds lighter... then my (now ex wife) said I was "to skinny", not a bad problem to have, right? Now hovering around 175 and happy.. it can be done brother. I did weight watchers program, if you follow it, it absolutely works IMO . Do it Man!