I quit smoking Feb 2007, I gained 15 pounds,started eating sugar, and just started to obsess about food, nutrition, and diet. The more I thought about food the more I ate. I've been trying to get the weight off since it started to show up after about 6-8 months after quitting. Then I started having irregular periods which kept me 5lbs over for about 3-4 months. Finally after some medicine from my obgyn I got some of the weight off. I have poly cystic ovary syndrome. (Makes you in a constant state of PMS, Depression, and makes it harder to keep weight off)

          I would count calories and still eat to much. The more I couldn't have it the more I wanted it. Now after looking at the gut I've created I can't stand it. This is the first year I'm not comfortable in a bikini. I actually wore a skirt over my bottom to cover my belly. I have had enough and have changed my perspective. Now after being in enough pain I am ready to do whatever it takes. I've been working out more and pushing myself harder. I have been counting calories and doing pretty good. I have my goal in mind and so far things are working out. As long as I avoid the sugar things get better.