I'm 63 and not handling that too well! I plunged myself into the Scarsdale Diet (was successful with it twice since 1992 and later on), and it's really helping me become friends with food. I've had eating disorders since age 16 or so, so my body image is kind of distorted. We had a very tough last 2 years, and 2016 seems to be looking up finally. I'm a Christian since 1973, but as my friend tells me, "Sheila, your life has been HARD." True, and it may be hard til I pass away.

I'm glad I found this group. My goal weight was 125, but if I keep doing well (and start back at the gym and walking after 20+ years as a medical transcriptionist; i.e. VERY SEDENTARY LIFE FOR YEARS), I'll try for 120. I'm 5'3" and have gone from 154 two months ago to 143-144 (hovering there) currently.

It helps to log in what I eat every day because I "slightly cheat"...I've finally figured out I need to drink WATER and lots of it per day...and stay on course. This diet is re-teaching me how to approach food in a normal way. Thanks for you all being here and blessings, endurance and joy!