Weight loss really is about motivation. I have done the Atkins diet before and gotten used to losing 10-15 pounds in 2 weeks, but it's not sustainable. As soon as you stop you gain it back and it's hard on your kidneys. I do recommend it as a jump starter, and if like me you are very heavy and addicted to sugar. Sugar really is an addiction. A number of studies have come out and stated it.
I have been diligently participating in my 60 day insanity max 30 workout program. I am at the end of week 3 and I love it. I love it so much I actually set myself back a bit by working out too much. I started doing two workouts a day instead of one and I wound up gaining weight. I gained weight because my body was so revved up, I started eating poorly at night. I am back to one workout a day and watching my diet. As a result I have started to lose weight again. Regardless of the weight, the fact that I haven't missed one workout is having an extremely positive effect. I have only lost 12 pounds but I feel better, stronger, and more agile. I am getting definition and slimming down. I like working out, and once you reach that important step half the battle is won. They say weight loss is 30% excercise and 70% nutrition. The battle continues for me but I am getting better. I don't want to just lose weight, I want to change how I live for good and not yo yo anymore. That doesn't mean I am going to completely give up the things I love, but it does mean I must learn to limit my intake of them and maintain a balance.