**Me at my goal weight, Orlando 2004**

In the past I've done the Atkins diet. With Atkins I lost a total of 55lbs. After going on and off Atkins, I ended up gaining back 20lbs. Due to such negative feedback, I swore I'd never get back on the Atkins. I tried Fat Smash earlier this yr and lost some. For some reason I got off. I think it was out of boredom. Tired of eating the same everyday. I know both diets work, I just got to stick it out. However I'm going to try and follow by the book and exercise more this time to be sure the weight is kept off. My love, Derek, and I plan to wed September 2008 and that ultimately is my goal to look my absolute best! But no matter what, I know that my motivation is that I'm doing this for me :)
All tips and encouragement is MUCH MUCH appreciated :)