[rpu3]

Congrats on what you've accomplished so far!

I lost around 80 lbs doing Atkins and have maintained that loss for . I'm not gaining, but I've really lost a lot of motivation to exercise, etc., especially lately.

So, Monday was my first day of tracking food and I've started with a personal trainer (3x per week). The goal is to simply tone up and get back into a routine and find a bit of enthusiasm for working out, playing tennis, running and skating. Hopefully, I develop a stronger core to be ready for figure skating season and lessons in September.

If I lose 10 lbs in the process, that would be nice. I have a goal to lose 7 lbs by September 12 and cut my dietary fat back by moving from a more Atkins-friendly diet to a South Beach-like diet.

Monday's workout was good, actually. The hour flew by. That never happens. Every minute feels like eternity in the gym usually.

Keep us posted - I agree that it helps some of us.