I'm a person who has struggled with weight issues my entire life. I've gone from 297 lbs. to 198 lbs. in 6 months when I was 18 then gradually gained weight again due to binge eating. I never reached 297 lbs. again but in 2013 I went from 243 lbs. to 173 lbs. in 3 months due to pre and post gall bladder surgery. I've been struggling to keep this weight off but I always end up gaining 20 lbs. and then losing the same 20 lbs. every so often. I'm currently following the diet set by my doctor said I HAD to follow for life after my surgery but I sometimes fail to because I binge eat for a period of time then go back to my diet which helps me lose weight very quick along with my metabolism. I'm afraid I may be on my way to or already have an eating disorder or I may just need to learn to control my binges when I'm depressed. So I'm starting my diet again for good, keeping track of my daily caloric intake everyday so I make sure not to over it unless it's a reward meal once a week. Exercise is a part of my routine as well, walking 5 miles a day and 30 min of basic cardio helps me lose 3-4 lbs. a week. When I was younger I could lose 1 lb. a day but the older you get the harder it becomes to lose weight as fast as before. Hopefully this time I can really keep the weight off! :)