I am 24 and am currently following a low carb diet in an attempt to reach my goal of 130lb. That is kinda heavy for a 5'2 girl but that is my lightest adult weight and one where I felt happy with my size. I could wear my favourite size 12 (UK size) jeans which I have kept for 4 years to fit back into. It is also in the healthy BMI range which is a main concern :)

I have always struggled with weight. At 17 I was about 145lb. When I had moved out of my parents house I dropped to 130lb by not eating enough due to eating with friends. Weight fell off without me really consciously trying. But I was hungry most of the time and it was not sustainable. So later when I went through a rough patch I started eating more for comfort, and I gained it all back. After that I moved in with my boyfriend (who can eat anything and huge portions and not gain weight) and I gained more. Somehow over those 4 years I gained 45 lb.

So for the first time in my life I am actively, in a good way, taking control of my weight. I identified low-carb as being a good method for me as I can still eat foods I love and it stops me filling up on stodgy rice and noodles like I used to. Having tried calorie counting with no success, I hope I will find it with this method!