I have to give myself kudos on this one..
In November 2004 I weighed 192lbs (I am 5'2"). Now I am down to 155lbs!! I started on South Beach (I am not going to lie, I had help from Hydroxy Cut to help through the first two weeks) and then basically just watched what I ate and exercised.
It was a long road..well, actually I am still on the road and it is still very hard. But I starting working out again and I will continue to be aggressive in making myself healthy.
But the one thing that made a big difference besides South Beach Phase 1 was Billy Blanks Bootcamp videos with the Billy Bands. Off the chain
You will be sore but you will see results in three weeks.
Good Luck everyone and I know how hard this mess is.