Chapter 4 of my FS bio -- I recommitted to FS in September 2015, weighing in at 186.8, just about 7 pounds more than I'd weighed when I left the community, but of course, in the interim I'd gained and re-lost almost 50 pounds! In 2016 I got down to 157-58. Then, my weight just stabilized. I was still sticking pretty well to plan, but I think I was adding in more extras than I should have been. In the past couple of weeks, I seem to have gotten back on track, and sure enough, my weight is edging downward again.

On the one hand, I didn't meet any of the goals I set for myself in 2016 -- except -- and this is important I think, I kept the weight off. I never got discouraged. I just kept doing what I know I have to do to keep the weight off, and I'm pretty proud of myself for sticking with it.

Where do I go from here? -- Slowly, patiently, at my usual rate of .5-.75 pounds per week, get down to my original goal of 142. It would be great if I could do it by year's end, but I'm not going to rush myself. I'm so excited by the prospect of getting below 150 by the end of the summer! If I can see "14" on the scale, I will be ecstatic.

Feeling so grateful to have the Fatsecret community supporting me. I don't think I could have done this without FS.

New goals for the next few months:
- Stay on plan 90% of the time
- When going off plan, minimize the damage: one splurge meal or treat and then back in the saddle again
- Keep carbs to fat + protein ratio at 40% carbs to 60% fat + protein
- Keep carbs in the 140-160 range
- Work to get calories down below 1500
- Get back into regular exercise -- 3x per week
- Drop below 150 by 9-15-17