Hi I am 42 my names marie. in 88 my dad died he was my best mate. my marriage ended leaving me heart broke with a 2 year old and 10 year old daughters. on top of this I had to take in my mentaaly ill mum. my weight went because of my nerves to 25st 10 (360lb) I was so ill. I remarried in 1990. and in 96 joined slimming world where I lost 7st 7lb (105 lb)by 1998. but then the weight stopped falling off and for 98 and 99 nothing moved it. I gained over last two years due to my mums illness getting worse and her dieing in september last year. I tried WW. cal counting. fat counting but never atkins can it will it work I have the old orange coloured book . but can I still have skimmed milk for my tea I dont use sugar and my main foods are rice pasta potatoes and bread. I really am not a meat eater is there any hope or any one near me to offer me support or help please. I am desperate.