My epiphany occurred two weeks ago. My BF and I have been having this conversation (or variations of it) for months now, but it all seemed to boil over. He can't stand me at this weight and along with my health issues, I guess it's too much for him (I am diabetic). I had fallen asleep and woke up sometime during the night. He was watching TV and, I don't know how our conversation turned to my weight but his parting comment "YOU ARE HUGE!!!" really jolted me. I told him "I get your point." But that was mostly to end the conversation. The next day I started thinking about what he said and how hurtful it was and I just started crying. I decided then and there to lose the weight "just to spite him." He is not attracted to me at this weight and has as much as said so (although he constantly says he loves me).

So, I am doing Atkins and am down 8 pounds now in less than 2 weeks.