New to 50 - not Atkins

[kgr85]

Hi. My name is Karen. I just turned 50. I have always been small. Had the usual hormonal weight gain in high school. But, have stayed around 105 most of my life. I'm only 5'2". I've had two children. I weighed 125 when I had both of them. My stepdaughter got married two weekends ago, I just got the proofs and don't like how I look. I also don't feel good about myself. I weighed and weigh 130. I've moved twice during the last 4 years, my children left for college, my dad died of cancer and I have those raging hormones again. But, I think about my weight everyday and I'm tired of it. I don't want to weigh 105, but would like to get my weight back down to 114. It's time to take control. So here I am, I've had success with Atkins before. About 8 months ago I tried it and lost 10 lbs. then went on several vacations and gave up. So - I'm going to do this with the support of all of you. Plus, when I tell someone I'm doing Atkins they always try to talk me out of it. (what's up with that??) Thanks for all your stories.

[dreamof145]

Hi Karen. Glad to have you join us. This is a great place to be around people who understand the feelings of not feeling comfortable with your weight. Don't worry about people who don't get it. It doesn't matter. They wouldn't understand no matter what program you were doing. Read the book, get active here and make plans to live a healthier, happier life with good eating habits and exercise. There's no better feeling than being in control & satiisfied with your body and your life. Best wishes.

[Bren]

Hi Karen!
Welcome to ADBB!
You can do it! It is a bit harder as we get older, but still doable!

[Elizellen]

Hi Karen
Welcome to our little corner of ADBB

It is great to have another person join the 'Fabulous Fifties and over' club!

[sallyseachange]

Nice to meet you Karen. Welcome!