Why am I doing this to myself?

I'm 2 years out and lost 80 lbs. I started at 207 and got down to 127. I'd like to lose more but if I don't get my head out of my butt it's not gonna happen. The past two or three months I've gained back 12 lbs!! And I know it's because of sweets. Where I work, I swear, it's "Carb City" every day - there's cookies, chips, muffins, donuts, bagels, you name it. But that's not even the worst of my problem. It's candy. First I felt like I was addicted to M&Ms. I had a jar at my desk and would eat them off and on all day. So I got smart and quit buying them. Then I made a mistake and went into a candy specialty store. Now it's Holland Mints. I have a jar at my desk. I keep telling myself to stop doing this, but it's like I'm powerless to stop. I bought more yesterday and can't wait to eat some. Am I lacking something in my diet? Is it in my head? Please help me to understand why I am doing this to myself! It's like I can't control these sugar urges and I'm scared to death I'm going to keep gaining. First I wanted to get down to 110 as my goal. Now I'd give my right arm to just get back to 127. Someone please help! --Pam Nicholson

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