Agree Tamarian...
I have been to goal two times before. Losing was not the problem.
Maintaining was the problem. Sometimes, as we near goal we become euphoric. New clothes...feeling good...people noticing...complements. We can think we are invincible and start eating a little bit here and there that get us into cravings again. I justified eating wheat and grains because it was on the acceptable list for the highest rung on Atkins. Same with potatoes. Add some stress and life changes...voila! First it's just a 5 lb gain...then 10...and you know where this going.
We need to learn our triggers and create a strategy for dealing with those...substitutions, etc.
Some of us have learned the hard way...but hopefully we have learned. Also, I think from the very beginning we should have a double goal of the weight region we are aiming for and learning to eat this way forever.
Best to all.....