Hello Everyone,

I am the son of a serial dieter, my mother has attended many weight loss programmes, and some of them more than once over the years. I'm sure she has had some success, but not enough to carry on with whatever plan she is on at the time.

I'm 28, and since I can remember, weight has always been an issue. I'd be a millionaire if I got a pound for everytime she ate something bad for her and said

"nevermind, I'll start the diet on Monday"

It seems to me that weight loss programmes do work, but more important it is the motivation to actually follow the plan you are on by avoiding unsuitable foods and partaking in physical exercise.

My questions to you is:

In your honest opinion - what is the reason you have not lost weight?
(e.g. over-eating? emotional eating? not exercising? not enough time? lose motivation? Don't believe you can? etc...)

I'd really appreciate your feedback