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In reply to the discussion: I used to be fat [View all]wickerwoman
(5,662 posts)and maintaining for any significant period of time, particularly in the middle of stressful periods of life.
I lost 70 pounds and kept it off for three years and then lost my job, my home, my pets and all of my savings and gained all the weight back. It wasn't because I was "lazy". It was because I was stressed and not in a life situation that allowed me to prioritise my weight or personal appearance.
Anyone who has lost 50+ pounds and kept it off for several years would know better than to claim it was just about correcting a moral failing. I had to restructure my entire life in a way that promotes physical health including where I live, where and how many hours and which hours I work, whether or not I buy a car, who I hang around with, etc. It's not just (or even primarily) about getting motivated to get my fat behind off the sofa and many, many people are not lucky enough in their jobs or family situations to be able to make the choices I can make.