Weight loss and perseverance

I know how hard it is, I've battled it since I was in my mid 20's. People without the problem have no idea of how difficult it is. I've heard "just eat anything, but in moderation" forever. Could you quit smoking if you had to have three cigarettes a day, everyday and not want more. I'm up and down between 305 and 205 for the last 30 years. I'm 6'1" 275 at 69 yrs.old. Knees hurt, backaches if I'm on my feet or walking more than 15 minutes and STILL battle this BS. Winter is difficult as I'm in the house more where in the summer I'm always outside. >> Great job, hang in there. I've been working on it since the new year. 24 days in, about 11 lbs.