My whole life i had been just a little overweight, just enough to make me feel badly about myself. I never considered myself overweight just bigger then my friends. Now that i am a little older (23) the weight has suddenly caught up with me and i now am pretty chubby. Working a very high demand job i have gotten into the habit of just grabing something quick to eat and hardly ever have time or energy to work out. I worry because i love food and use it as my release for stress or sadness. I would even consider myself addicted to food. I also have a huge portion control problem, which i blame on my italian family who pretty much told me my whole life, your full? well we have 5 more courses to go....GR! I have tired every diet under the sun but South Beach really seems like its been the best fit for me. My big problem is carbs and South Beach keeps me away from all the bad carbs. It also keeps me full and keeps the cravings away. My goal is to kick my bad habits and finally lose the weight and my not so cute tummy =( My stats Age: 23 Location: NYC Height: 5'4 Current weight: 160 Goal:130