Heather....

I think you learned an important lesson the hard way. The first time on Atkins, the rapid weight loss is a gift. The next time around (if there is a next time) won't be as quick or as easy. Every time anyone loses weight only to gain it back again, it becomes sucessively harder to lose it again each time. Take your time, move through all of the stages and then stick with maintainance at whatever level of carbs your body can handle. I've been a yo-yo dieter too, so this time it's taking a long time to take off the weight. I did this to myself and I'll deal with it. Besides...this is going to be for a lifetime, so what's the hurry? I'll get there and so will you.