When I was 17, I gained 25 pounds between September and May. Stayed there then gained even more after my first child. I hit 250 when I was 21 and decided I would never get that heavy again. I worked slowly over two years to get it back down. I was able to stay at 200 for 5 years, after that. I moved in with my fiance and gained 31 pounds, he says it's my fault cause I cook. OK getting close to that 250 mark so I said NO. I'm NOT wearing the "fat dress" for my wedding this time! I will get this weight off. I have to I ordered my dress two sizes smaller than I am (8 inches smaller) and I'm determined to get my butt into a bathing suit for my honeymoon to Hawaii!! So we'll see.