I've had over four attempts. Started about 7 or 8 years ago. I did well for two years, got pregnant- went off and gained it all back. Back on Atkins lost it all- got pregnant- went off gained it all back. Back on Atkins lost it almost all and this is where things got tough. I find it easier to loose than to maintain. When I'm skinnish I feel like I can eat more carbs. We're also very social and I know I shouldn't be embarassed to decline food or bring my own along, but I am. Epecially when I look good. So I eat poorly with friends and family when I'm not trying to loose then end up back where I started. It's been at least 8 January's ago that I've been on Atkins, but I've been off by most Decembers. I'm truely hoping that this time it becomes a way of life. I know its either this or be fat. Nothing tastes as good as being thin feels........