Yea in 2003 I was 253 lbs. Lost 53 lbs in 1.5 yrs on Atkins Jan 2003 - June 2004. Gained 30 lbs during my pregnancy (Aug 2004-May 2005), and was diet hopping between LC and Richard Simmons...since then... and gained what I lost and a lot more! I pray I can lose a great deal before our move to Buffalo in August, so I can sit comfy in the airplane seat (Air France) and have energy for the move!