Depriving yourself will, ironically enough, lead to rebelling and weight gain.
Celebration is life's frosting: isn't frosting the very best part of the cake?
I think that if you don't enjoy doing something you are not going to be good at it.
Being with my family is my highest priority.
Exercise is like an old friend: You may not be able to see that friend all the time, but you're not mad when you see them, you're happy, and you get right back into it.
Faith, culture, structure and guidance are good things.