Quote Originally Posted by goldfinch View Post
Unfortunately, I think we have to be obsessive.
I really think you've hit on it. And I think that's why I've gained weight since moving to Belize and can't seem to get on top of it and just lose the few friggin' lbs. I'd like to lose: I've stopped being obsessive about food. There is so much new to enjoy here, food-wise, restaurant-wise, social-wise, and drink-wise (not just adult beverages but even lovely fresh fruit juices/smoothies), that even with all the exercise I do, I no longer deny myself nearly as many of those pleasures as I used to.

Is it worth 5 lbs? I'm still not sure. I loved being at the low end of my weight range, feeling good in a bikini, and having my clothes fit me loosely, rather than I how I feel right now (chubby). On the other hand, I am enjoying being a bit less of a control freak around food than I've been since I decided not to be "fat and forty", headed back to the gym, and changed my way of eating so that I could lose the 15 lbs. I'd gradually put on in my 30s. I lived in a rather obsessive way around food for 10 years. I will probably have to get back to that if I am ever going to get back to the weight I'm happiest at.

Sigh...