Middle age snuck up carrying a 10 pound suitcase!

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Hi, I'm new here, like the website - had been on the WW website a long time ago and found it helpful (but don't like to pay!). Last March I turned 50, had a pretty good year, but the holidays brought no discipline and that January look in the mirror with "whoa!" - have trouble seeing myself age, and poundage definitely an unwanted double-whoa...
I like to run, even though I'm really slow (12-15 min miles), I like being on trails with my girlfriends. It really helps just to get away from the life stresses although THOSE seem to sneak up, too, these days.
I think what I want to get out of this is encouragement and accountability and camaraderie (is that really how that's spelled?!!).
Love the forum ideas and love the ability to find out what works for other people. Looking forward to making new e-friends!