I finally hit the 160s (pic heavy)

You're really inspiring! How wonderful and I think it's great that you mentioned that you were able to leave MFP, maintain or just gain a few and then come back. It really helps to know that there are so many different paths to successful weight loss. Great job!
You look very happy and pretty!

There really are many many ways. I chop and change but what is conistant is not getting too off track, even if I do not lose any weight for 6 months. It may take you a year to lose 1 pound, but you are 1 pound lighter after! It has taken me years but I feel that the length of time has enabled me to understand my body and never ever gain back a lot of weight that a lot do by rushing the loss. I did go off track after I gave birth but I had other more important things to consider. You should never be in a rush to improve yourself, it takes years and we are never ever done improving our minds as well as bodies. I am in now way perfect and I have suffered emotionally whilst on the quest BUT onwards and upwards.