I have over the last few years found that taking weight is not as easy as it once was. I lost a total of 60lbs after reaching 200lbs by using the south beach diet, I felt good, It really works! Now after being in a car accident 1 year ago, I have been struggling, My love of foods and being sedintary for neary 7 months was tough. I weigh as of this morning 173.5lbs. I'm trying to stay postive, I'm excersing 40 sit-ups 2X a day. I am also running in the morning 1 mile. I am trying hard to stick to the south beach. Impatient, want the fat gone now.