I am 24 years old, 59 inches tall, weight 130 lbs. I have been insecure about my weight for most of my adult life. I can't go to the beach without covering myself up or anywhere else for that matter. I am really tired of living that way and more tired of taking my insecurities out on my husband. It's definitely time for a change I am on day 7, phase 1 of the south beach diet, and I have never felt better I have already lost 2 pounds and I'm sure I am on a downward spiral. I don't ever want to eat the way I used to again. I want to walk around with confidence not constantly worrying about my arms jiggling and my butt showing, living that way is tiresome. I heard a saying once that I say to myself sometimes when I am feeling weak... "nothing tastes as good as being thin feels". And that is sooooo true. :)