I am back again from wandering away. I lost 48 pounds a few years ago, gained part of it and have been struggling for a few years with sticking to a plan to get rid of the bit I gained back. The plan is completely comfortable, the problem is mental. I started reading "The Beck Diet Solution" and listening to the CD version of the book while driving. "The Beck Diet Solution" applies cognitive therapy to weight control. I have some enthusiasm, began counting calories again and I have had decent results with cognitive therapy for other things so we will see where it goes.