Marshelltown/Ames, IA USA Because of a combination of tribulations, I've put on considerable extra weight in the last five years. This year I hope to remove it permanently. Jill, 60
Saylorsburg, PA USA Yes. My weight tends to fluctuate easily, but about 16 years ago I lost almost 40 pounds. Kept it all off for several years, since then have gone up and down fairly often. Jane, 60
West Linn, OR USA During high school I dropped about 30 pounds and completely transformed from a fat kid to a normal kid. Since then, I have fluctuated 20 pounds above or below 170. Felicia, 35
Lowell, MA USA After getting injured I went from 185 to 230. I'm back down to just over 200 lbs. Alias Irrelevante When I first joined our fitness center in 1955, I was a little overweight but 6 months of constant exercise and lifting weights (which I loved) was taking it all off me. And with all the exercise, I could pretty much eat what I wanted. But on New Year's Eve I sustained a shoulder injury and could no longer lift weights. Apparently the lifting weights part is what kept me going back to the center each day and when I could no longer do that I stopped going to the center so often...and put back all the weight. The following year the government (which I work for) was "on furlough" and was shut down for a month. Then a severe blizzard closed us down for another week. During that short period of non-exercise and increased eating, I gained 30 pounds.
Reba, 51
Rockville, MD USA
Since I was about 16 I've lost about 45-50 pounds thanks to a nutritionist, a change of lifestyle, exercise, and lots of water.
Katie2, 18
Detroit, MI
USA
2 years ago i went from 214 lbs down to 170 down to about 140.. now im back up to 170.. bad
Talia, 23
Wilton, CT
USA
This question is so vague. My weight tends to oscillate over a spectrum of about 10 lbs., but never much more than that.
Eric, 18
Beverly Hills, CA USA
No. My weight usually stays the same (~115) because I have a fast metabolism and I do a lot, but I also eat a good healthy amount. If I either lost a lot of weight (that would be scary) or gained a lot of weight (i couldn't dance or run very well, and i have to admit, i as many girls do, would have definate self image probs) it would be a bad thing. Anyways, i'm not making sense and need to shut up now!
Sarah S., 17
Ithaca, NY
USA
No... I'm not over/under weight, I've always just been average. I would like to be skinnier, but I like food too much!!
Dianne, 16
Oshawa, Ontario CANADA
We'd have to define significant, then, wouldn't we? Throughout high school I was between 100 and 110 pounds, and about the same my first year of college. When I stopped going to school and moved in with my girlfriend, I gained a bit of weight but I seem to be sticking around 135 now. I prefer being 110-115, though, so one of these days I'll get around to losing 20 pounds.
etoile, 20
Washington, DC USA
Yes, I gained 25 pounds with my pregnancy and lost 40 after my pregnancy, so that was sorta cool. I am still on the downswing, hopefully I will lose 15 more by the time spring rolls around.
Maggie, 20
Sandwich, IL
USA
I jump around between 140 and 170. It's different every month, but I always look the same somehow.
A-Dog, 18
McMinnville, OR USA
Let's put it this way. When I was 16 I was like 5'7" and was so skinny I looked I'll. I'm now 23, am only 2-3 inches taller, and weigh 230. That'd be a yes.
Firelady, 23
Dallas, TX
USA
I have lost 40 lbs . and have stuck to it since last summer. I am very proud of myself. Hope I don't sound like a commercial but Slim Fast really workS!
Stephanie, 25
TX USA
Depends on your opinion of "significant." I lost about 45 pounds in a short period of time after a sudden illness once. To me, that was significant. Not a recommended diet though.
Fisch, 45
Preston, CT
USA
Nope-my weight stays w/in a 20 lb. range-the cause of the weight (muscle vs. fat) has differed through the years though.
Angela, 16
Aiken, SC
USA
Well, I suppose a noticeble amount of weight, last summer, since the very first thing my probably said when I saw me is that I put on weight. Now, I am trying to lose, although, if I will or not, who knows, who cares.
Mick, 30
Chicago, IL
USA
I lost 50 lbs when I was 14 -- went from 150 to 100 lbs, size 16 to size 5/6
Melodi, 19
Hlliard, OH
USA
I just got back from vacation and walked a lot, so yes I did lose a lot of weight.
Jason, 21
Oneanta, NY
USA
Between my sophomore and junior year in high school I lost 30ish pounds. What a life changer...a self confidence changer! I went from a size 14/16 to a 8/10. I can't imagine ever going back either! Once in college I was down to a six, but I think that was al due to a HIGH level of stress! A solid 8 is a nice place for me!!
Tracy, 24
Ocean City, NJ USA
E. Brunswick, NJ USA remarkably no. . .not in the last ten years or so, at least. . . mothmc, 36
Los Angeles, CA USA