Dear Annie: I'm glad I lost weight, but maintaining it is taking over my life

Individuals reporting to Dear Annie express that maintaining weight loss is consuming excessive mental space. While proud of their success, they find that the effort to sustain results is taking over their lives. This obsession is specifically ruining vacations, as they spend their time studying menus and worrying about calories. They experience significant anxiety regarding potential weight gain if they relax for a few days, indicating that their investment in weight loss is now overwhelming.