i have never been skinny.  when i was in high school i was always between 180 and 190 lbs even though i was on the field hockey team and ran a lot.  in high school i always tried to starve myself to lose weight.  it was only ever a temporary weight solution.  i have been working hard to lose weight and now i am in the 155 range.  my goal in 125 to 130 lbs.  i am only 5'2".  i am a pharmacist and never really have much time to eat at work.  we do not get lunch breaks and it is so busy.  so i tend to come home starving.  i hate when i let myself get like that.