In college I was pretty active since I played soccer, but I did party alot so int he off season I would gain some weight and then just take it off when season rolled around.  Then after college I just got in shape for my wedding and then shortly after I was married we got pregnant.  When I was pregnant with my daughter I ate whatever I wanted and gained some weight about 30 pounds.  Lost 10 pounds of that after she was born but still ate like I was pregnant.  In September I started at 155 pounds and was able to lose 10 pounds through exercise alone.  Then I got stuck and decided to start counting calories in Feb.  I have been bouncing up and down between 142-145.  My goal is to get down to 125, which is when I felt my best.  I'm a 27 year old competitive female so I know that I can do it if I just stick with eating healthy and exericising frequently.  I now know that I cannot think of this as a temporary diet and that it has to be a life change and I need to exercise for life as well.  So wish me luck!