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I'm 19, 5'8, and I weigh close to 180 pounds. I used to weigh around 200, so I've lost quite a bit. But I also used to weigh 150-- I had an eating disorder. I'm like up and down with weight and I hate it. How do I stay at a healthy weight, once and for all? Help!

Mental attitude is a big part of it. You have to be realistic with where you are at and where you want to go. Setting smaller, reasonable goals is a better strategy than setting one huge Do or Die goal.

Understanding that being healthy and fit is a lifestyle and not a passing fad or a hobby is another critical point. It's a 24/7 thing that you and you alone are responsible for maintaining.

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