There are lots of answers to this question, medically, scientifically etc. However, the real answer for me lies in the point where I decide I can no longer live with myself at the weight I am.
Over the last 20 years I have gained and lost somewhere in the region of 400lbs. Oh my God. The average healthy weight for my height is about 155lbs, so I have gained/lost myself 3 times over.
As a woman in my late thirties, I decided that now is the time to tackle this once and for all before serious health problems start to kick in. I currently weigh around 250lbs, which is probably the heaviest I have ever been. I am aiming to lose about 90-100lbs and crucially, KEEP IT OFF.
The trouble is, where do I start? I have done every diet known to man. They all work. I can lose weight easily, I just can't seem to stay at my desired weight for longer than about 3 years. In fact, I have never actually made it to the "target weight" set for me by any of these diet classes.
So, in order to boost my determination, this time I have decided to try hypnotherapy. I have spent so much money on weight loss over the years that I reckon another £100 or so is worth it if it is going to help me do it once and for all.
My second strategy is this blog. If I write it down for the whole world to see, will I confront the reality of my bad habits and stop making excuses for myself? I hope so.
Finally, I have (once again!) joined WeightWatchers. I lost 7.5lbs in my first week. If only I can keep that rate up I'll be at my target in 3 months. I suspect it will be nearer a year before I get there.
Hopefully this time I will actually reach my target and stick to it. Actually, let me change that. I am supposed to be more positive about being able to achieve. This time I WILL reach my target and I WILL maintain a healthy weight for the rest of my life.
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