WE MUST NEVER GIVE IN TO GIVING UP!

I lost 60 pounds a year and half ago. I slacked off and now need to lose 13.5 pounds. I have chosen to lose some weight for my health as well. Nutrisystem has worked for me so I am sticking with it. Logging on MFP really helps me. I did not gain too much weight until I quit logging my food every day. It is too easy to lie to myself about how many calories I am actually eating. Logging keeps me focused and on target. I am only 5'2" and very small frame. So, if you need friends to cheer you on, feel free to add me.

Hi. I have rejoined MFP as a few kg sneaked back on when I wasn't weighing and logging. However I stand by weighing and logging absolutely everything. It works. Don't cheat just add everything in, even if it is over. Slow and steady is the way to go for the long term.
Some ideas re dinner parties and restaurants: Accept all invitations to avoid becoming a hermit. If there is a choice of location, suggest a healthier one (if possible). Eat a little bit less for a few days prior. Keep your approach low key, low fuss. You still want people to want to eat with you! You are eating for social reasons, you are not starving. You don't need to stuff and gorge yourself. Pace your eating to that of your dining companions so you don't finish your (smaller or lighter) meal ahead of them. You may even eat a little something (filling and low kj/cal) beforehand so your choices are not hunger affected. Be a charming conversationalist. Go for a walk before/after the meal.
Restaurants: Order wisely. You may be able to review the menu in advance so you have longer to consider the options. Order an entree size main. Order water or mineral water not soft drinks. You don't have to eat everything on the plate. Ask for any sauce on the side or scrape most of it off. You only need to try a bit of the sauce to experience the flavour. Deconstruct the food as necessary and eat the best healthy components only e.g. the other week I took the coating off a schnitzel and left most of the coating and sauce on the plate. No issue, I still experienced the schnitzel. If you are choosing say 2 courses out of 3, have the main with the (for example) 1/2 dozen oyster entree not the main with the tiramisu dessert. Choose the lean protein with veg option e.g. the fish and vegetables, not fish and chips, not the pasta dish, not the pizza dish, not the burger with a great white carby bun and fatty burger meat and sauce. Avoid the salads with dressings - a salad should be fine without them. Try a tiny flake of cheese from the cheese plate not a huge chunk. Have tea not coffee. Sometimes it is nice to share a dessert with someone. You don't need the whole thing. Order 2 spoons and be a generous sharer. Take the leftovers home (if this is available). Don't take the freebie chocolates home. You don't need them. Once any leftovers are home, you don't have to eat them. They can be thrown out or someone else might want them. Have 1 alcoholic drink if you wish. Not a pre dinner drink and then more drinks.
Dinner parties: more of an issue to try to avoid hurt feelings or unwanted attention on your food choices. You could ask hosts for smaller servings in advance or at the time of serving (quietly), if appropriate. If food is being served at the table just ask for a little less. 'Would you like more?' 'No thanks - it tasted great though!'
Good luck! Feel free to add me.