Hiya,
I've struggled with my weight since I was 14.  I've always been taller than my peers (6'1"). Eating has always been a comfort. I lost 65 lbs when I was 21, as I was really happy, didn't need to eat, and was working 4 jobs so it just kinda fell off.  And stayed at that weight for 4 years.  Then I met my fiance and we got really comfortable and really lazy - ie we didn't mind eating a whole pizza in front of each other, and we preferred to stay in and cuddle!  So I put on 26 lbs in the last year and a half.  Doh!

I was a perfect size 18 (UK) for 4 years, which is big, but it didn't look big cos of my build and height... I was really shocked when my jeans stopped fitting.

I want to have kids, and need IVF, so being slimmer is very very important... so I made a lifestyle change.  Gone are the big bowls of pasta that I love so much, gone are the pizzas and chips and chocolate... I bought a steamer, and am using it ALL the time!  And walking my arse off.  And it hasn't actually been that difficult.  The food I cook is tasty and delicious, and walking is great fun.

A month ago I weighed 249 lbs.  I now weigh 238.  My initial goal is 198 lbs (that would make me a UK size 16).  My eventual goal, once that has been achieved is 176 lbs...

I generally do 3 weeks of a steady weightloss programme, then 1 week of maintenance - to ensure that the weights I am achieving are actually achievable.  It's a nice steady and safe way to do things.

:-)