I was in a couple of years ago and left.. but now I'm back - working with the full plate diet folks on adding more fiber to my diet. At 53, menopausal, and on prescription meds... nothing really seems to work. So I'm just going to slow it down, and do what I can to get healthier. 1/2 or 1 lb per week - or even less - is fine. Just looking for encouragement and motivation to keep thinking, eating and living healthier! Who else is in?

I'm sorry to see this group flagging, and I'm part of the problem. Haven't been here in awhile. Summer does tend to divert our attentions elsewhere.
At 60, having maintained a 45 pound weight loss for 3 years now, I have finally found a way to eat that I can live with till my non-disease-riddled end. So yes, it can be done at any age. Really, it's not magic. It's about learning to eat the most nutritious food first and eating way less of the not-nutritious food. Health is what we really want anyway, and a normal weight is part of being healthy. I highly recommend whole-foods, plant-based eating. Google "plant-based" or "Forks Over Knives" or "Eat For Health" to get you started.