For those of you struggling with weight gain/loss/gain, I'm convinced that our bodies really do have a set point that they try to stay at. But I also believe that the set point can be lowered the more faithful we are at healthy eating. I know the idea of set point is considered outdated, but as I look back over the last 20 years I notice that my weight gain is not as dramatic as it used to be. Getting under 175 and staying there was very difficult but after I maintained around 165-170 for about a year, then lost more, it appears my set point has lowered to around 155-160. I am convinced when I get to below 145 and stay there, my set point will lower even more.

So, please don't get discouraged. We are not on a diet, but a way of life, rocky as it might be.