[galaxygrrl]

SInce this article had the depressing stat that 8 out of 10 of us on this board will gain their weight back within five year, I wanted to post this stat from my diet group. This info is from the Nation Weight control registry. This is a group of people who have lost 30 pounds or more and kept if off for 5 years.

After 2 1/2 years:

-- 89% of people who lost 30 pounds or more and exercise 2800 calories off a week keep of 85% of their weight lose.

-- 77% of people who don't exercise gain back 100 percent of their weight loss.

Unforuntely, it's the gym for life, but it works. Hooray!

Cheers,

Beth
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