I am 54 years old and the only time I didn't struggle witht being overweight was when I did illegal drugs.....that has been a long long time. I have lost...gained...lost....but always struggled. About 4 years ago I seriously injured my leg and my activity level drastically changed....not that I have ever been an exerciser.. ..but at least I climbed the stairs at work. I accepted 175....rationalized "as long as it is under 200".....and MUST CHANGE AT 222.