I am 36 years old and have 2 boys ages 16 and 11, they're awesome! I never gain more than 10 lbs over my ideal weight (in my eyes), so this is summer again and that is when I always try to shed those winter pounds. Atkins worked great for my hubby and I a couple of years ago. He lost 20 lbs in 1 1/2 months and I lost 10 pounds. This time he is not willing to diet so I am trying to lose 7 lbs on my own. If it wasn't for being in a swim suit constantly in the summer (we have a boat) then I probably wouldn't worry about my weight so much. I am 130 at the start of this this time and would like to be 123 real soon!