Hello, Katy, and welcome back!

Many of us here are re-treads, and have been learning a lot in the process. Timing w/life-events is part of the reality. Sooner or later, if you keep trying something that works, you work it. It clicks. You sound like you've felt the `click'.

I agree, most of us slow down our weight loss after about 5-8 months. The conclusion that I've come to about that is that you hop on that horse and ride it hard while that window is open. (Don't try for a visual on that metaphor, it just won't work.)

Anyway, best to you, and welcome.