I've struggled with my weight since I was about 4. As I got taller, it seemed like the weight got added on about 3 times more than what an average child would gain. I didn't overeat, I was fairly active and loved to play, ride my bike, rollerblade, swim, and just have fun in general. I've tried many diets since I was 12, with no luck. I tried being a vegetarian, but ended up gaining 15 pounds, and lost it when I went back to meat, in moderation of course. So this is where I found I needed a bala...