I am a single mother of two wonderful boys who are 11 and 12. I can't say that I have ever been thin but most of my adult life I was not what you would call obese. About two years ago I started gaining weight and I guess I wasn't paying any attention to it until I couldn't fit into a size 18 anymore. I used to be a size 12. I have always been an outgoing person and love to meet new people. I have faith that I can loose this weight and I will be my old self again. I am doing the atkins diet because my cousing encouraged me to do it and I am so glad she did. I was born and raised in charlotte nc. I hope I can meet new people on here who are going through the same thing I am. I am new to this so any kind of advise would really help. Thanks