I found I no longer fit comfortably in size large clothes and didn't want to go up to XL. I was a slim lady until my divorce when I gained almost 50 pounds. I'm older now and still want to get back to the weight I was. I know this is possible because so many people on this site have done it and my Mom lost 80 pounds in her 70's. I've lost 32 pounds so far and am looking forward to losing the last 15