I live with my boyfriend, and we both do Atkins. He does not have as much weight to lose as I do, but he is harder on himself about it. We try to keep each other on track and just two weeks ago he started a new job to where we both have the same schedule, so we try to work out together every day - him lifting weights, and me on the treadmill.

It really makes it a lot easier to have someone so close helping you along. I can only imagine the willpower it takes for my friends who do Atkins but their families do not.

The only bad thing about my bf being on the diet with me is that when one of us does cheat, often the other will as well. Right now we are super-motivated to stick to the plan & exercise, since we found out we will be going to the beach soon!