[Sparkle-san]

And even when dieting is done successfully, most people regain the majority of weight lost within 5 years. It takes permanent lifestyle changes to make weight loss persist over time which is not a simple thing to do.

[plgonzalezrx8]

Same with alcoholics, drug addicts, or anyone with any other addiction (In this case food). They can go sober for years, then BAM, back to square one.

With food is harder because your addiction is right in your face every day.