I am re-starting South Beach again. Although I was successful with Atkins in the past but I have been steadily gaining weight partially due to menopause. Even though I have not changed my eating or exercise I have continued to gain weight even though I have been sticking fairly close to Atkins. So, I am going to try something new. I tried SB about a year ago without much success, but am ready to try again. I started phase I six days ago and though I have not lost any weight yet, but I am going to stick with it. I posted under the buddy section and I am hoping to find someone who is going through the same thing who would like some mutual support. I am going to visit these boards everyday again, hopefully they will keep me motivated.