I was 14 when I got heavier. I have been struggling ever since. I have to say I really only have maybe 20 pounds to lose. I'm not on a time line because i can never go back and eat like i did anyway. You have to eat the same way when you get to goal. With maybe a little bit more food.If you think you can have all the food you couldn't have when you were losing weight you'll gain it back. That is the lesson it has taken me awhile to learn.