After I left the military I gained an average of 10 pounds per year for 10 years.
When my girlfriend of 3 years left me 2 months before our wedding, I realized I needed help. At the time I was 296 pounds, and I did not want to see that scale hit 300. Instead of drowning in self-pity like I had done all my life, I decided to do something about it and make a real change this time.
I set out to do a 30-day trial of walking every day around my neighborhood for about 30 minutes. After two weeks I was starting to jog a little. After the first 30 days were up I stepped on the scale and had lost 13 pounds, so I decided to give it another 30-day shot.
Long story short, on the one year anniversary of my first 30 day trial, I had lost 87 pounds. I was at 209 and running 5 miles per day. The exercise also motivated me to eat healthier, although the only major change I made in my diet was giving up sugary drinks.
I know this might sound like an "easier said than done" scenario, but I struggled gaining weight for 10 years until I had that "aha" moment and decided to do something about it.
My life also changed on many other levels, including romantically and financially, and I attribute everything to the kick in the butt I gave myself after deciding I didn't want to be a victim anymore.
So it's really up to you man. No more excuses. If you're exercising 3 or 4 times per week, make it seven days per week, and eventually two times a day. Make it happen, because this is one of those things nobody can do for you.
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