For as long as I can remember I have been slightly overweight. I've tried a number of diets over the past 15 years, all, without lasting success. My weight has bounced from 125 to over 160, though admittedly, it's been at the higher end of that spectrum for almost all of my adult life. At age 23, I gave up on the diets, and my weight settled at about 150 pounds, more than I would like to be. I am now 24 years old, and I've decided that I want to take action. I want to regain the confidence that comes with good body image. My goal is to reach a reasonable weight, about 135 pounds, and to be able to maintain that weight.