Hi, I’m 41 I’ve been struggling with my weight for a 11 years. It started when I tried to loose 5 pounds and suddenly I started gaining weight. The more I tried to loose the more I gained. It escalated from there. Like a rollercoaster and I couldn’t get off!! When I talked to my friends about it they just laughed and pointed out how other people would like to look like I do… I’m tall so I wear it well. I went to the Dr. he checked my thyroid and it was fine. He reviewed my healthy eating habits, with unbelief. (no help there) I continued exercising eating healthy – being discouraged and gaining weight… my husband called me on his way to work one morning and told me told me to turn the radio on – they were reviewing a book written by a woman who sounded just like ME!! Her problem was her Thyroid.  Even though my thyroid test always came back normal – the part of my thyroid that determines my weigh is messed up! So… she suggests you find a Dr. that will listen to you and help you out. I DID!! I found a wonderful Dr. he gave me a list of vitamins that I can buy anywhere – he doesn’t sale them!! – so with taking vitamins I am managing to get some weight off! I know it will take a while and I’m still walking…I don’t have the time to exercise like I used to!! So 15 - 27 miles a week with little weight loss 4 or 5 pounds a month.... not bad but oh so far to go!