On January 21, 2004, I got brave enough to step on the scale and it read 150 lbs. and I was wearing a tight fitting size 12 so that is the weight I decided to use to begin my journey on losing the baby weight and being healthier.  It also helped that my husband wanted to buy life insurance and I know I really *needed* to get down to a lower weight.  I wasn't ready to lose weight until that point and I could tell that my husband was getting worried about me but he never said that I was fat or anything negative.  He loved me just the way I was.  I had to love myself first and that was hard a thing to do.  Once I did that, I was ready to begin my quest for a healthier life.  I read about the South Beach Diet and thought it *could* work and since I have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), this would be better for my health.  I lost over 20 lbs before I knew it and then I was inspired by my friend, Lauren Sue, who had AMAZING success with it.  After 2 months of doing Pilates 4-5 times a week and a sensible diet as suggested by Mari Winsor, I am now *undergrowing* my clothes and am was in shock to find that I am able to fit in a size 2 at Old Navy.  I haven't worn a size 2 since I was in the 8th grade!  Thank you Lauren Sue and Mari Winsor!!