I agree with the dieting\exercise makes you gain weight thing. For years I tried living on less than 800 calories a day while having an extremely physical job and exercising for hours on end. I never lost anything and only after I stopped doing that and got myself on a plan did I lose anything. Recently I've exercised for nine months with little intake and gained 30 pounds. I stopped doing it pending a move and I LOST WEIGHT. It's so weird and stupid. XD