I am going through this right now. I have been overweight all of my life, In 2008 I took off 60 lbs and was down to 205lbs I was so happy and excited and proud of myself. It was the first time that I really buckled down and made an effort and was sucessful. I said that I would never put any of the weight back on again.

Then this year I remember the first time that I splurged. I stopped writing down my food, and said 1 time wouldn't make a difference, then I said that again and again and again. Then I stopped working out and stopped being careful about what I ate. I was so extremely devestated when I stepped on the scale 3 weeks ago and saw that not only had I gained back everything that I lost, but another 10 lbs on top of it.

When I look back and think about it, I knew that I was gaining a little of the weight back. I just don't think that I realized the extent of it, I think it has also made me realize that I need to think of what I am doing as a lifestyle change and not a diet. I am going to be a healthy person that makes good decisions forever... I had been told this soo many times but I am now going to take it to heart.

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