bahtone

Congrats! And you are right - slow and steady!

Suggestions? Don't be too ambitious; if it's going to stay off, most likely it will come off slowly. So often when people lose too fast, they aren't really eating as lifestyle and haven't had time to make the adjustments that will keep it off. Give yourself credit for anything you do. Once around the block is once more…

Right there with you! I took a break for several months and I'm back now. I'm 66 and have fought this battle basically all of my life. MFP has been better than anything at helping me with the pesky "it's not a diet, it's a lifestyle" thing. Let's tackle together. I took for my first short hike in months tonight, so go me!