I'm 26. I have struggled with my weight since I hit age 12. I was a fat and unhappy teenager. My highest weight was around 220lbs +/- at age 19. I am tall with a large frame which helps me carry my extra weight well, but I was not the least bit happy with myself and it showed.

Long story short, from 220 I lost 60 lbs (through extreme diet and exercise - not healthy and not recommended) and got to my lowest weight ever of 157. Since then, I have gained and lost 30 of those 60 lbs TWICE.

Happily, I can say now that I believe I have lost this weight for the last time. I'm 10 lbs from my ultimate goal weight and in my best shape ever. I know how to lose weight - what I evidently do NOT know is how to properly maintain a healthy weight. I am determined not to regain the pounds this time!! I am here because I'm NOT DONE. I WILL NEVER BE DONE. THERE IS NO FINISH LINE. I have to keep reminding myself of that.

I am here to regain my focus - and the best way for me to do that is to record everything. Seeing calories in vs calories out, in black and white, keeps me on the straight and narrow.