Hi all! Starting over, again! Looking for support, motivation and to give some in return.

I'm starting again today as well. I'm 50, work full-time and it seems that with each passing year I gain more weight. I recently went to an event where my photo was taken and looking at the photo is my motivation. That simply isn't me. I have a supportive boyfriend who would like to lose a bit of weight as well so we can work together for awhile. My journey will be a lot longer, but I feel like I'm ready to make this a lifestyle change. I love food and we love cooking together. I think the key for me is to learn to make healthy recipes that taste as good as the unhealthy recipes and to increase my exercise a lot. I feel good about this. I'm not beating myself up this time. Just visualizing how much fun it will be to shop for clothes again when I've lost 65 pounds. I wish you well in your journey!

So you are in good company. I totally echo your posts. I'm also 47 with 2 kids and work full time. I had done a medically supervised program around 3 years ago and lost close to 30 pounds in 12 weeks, but it's all back now. I want to lose the weight for good, but not go back to the other program. I know if I track what I eat and exercise daily it will come off. My husband and I are also celebrating our 25th anniversary this year and are going on a cruise. I don't want to be the largest person by the pool!

Something snapped in me about two months ago. I have grandchildren I adore and my blood pressure was creeping up and I felt icky from all (and I do mean ALL) the extra weight - I hit 279 on the scale! SO SCARY! Then I was watching Steve Harvey one day and these two ladies came out who had just lost 56 pounds each doing what they called "the 90 Day Challenge." I listened to their stories. I'm the woman, who TRIES to eat a fairly healthy diet, fresh foods, veggies, fruits, proteins - I fix and cook most everything myself from scratch --- BUT I am ALSO the woman who loves desserts, pies, cakes, ice cream; mayonnaise on my sandwiches; butter on my french breads - lots of butter. One of the ladies on Steve Harvey said, "If I really want that piece of carrot cake, I can have it -- on my 91st day!!" That really struck me as THE TRUTH! I could do THAT! So I looked at the calendar and counted by hand - 90 days - which took me to Sept. 4, 2015. And my vow to myself was, "I won't have ANYTHING I know is BAD FOR ME." And I KNOW KNOW KNOW what is BAD for me.....all the above!!! I started the first week in June. (btw I treated myself to a brand new digital scale that I bought on sale at Costco - and patted myself on the back for doing that!) I've lost 20 --- a REAL 20 --- pounds. I am beginning to feel like what the one lady said, too. I felt it last night. I feel like I will be ready for my SECOND 90 day challenge when this first one is over !!! I am using MyFitnessPal on my computer and my smart phone to track everything! My favorite part is when you Complete Entry for the day - you get a reward - when it tells you if you keep this up how much you will weigh in 5 weeks! That's so smart and helpful and I love that feature. Keeps me going !!! Oh. I also treated myself to another Costco purchase...I had been eyeballing the Cuisinart Gelateria and hmmm it suddenly went on sale, too, for only $69.99! I can now make my OWN "Sugar Free Sorbet" with fresh fruits and juices. Yayyyy! Yes! I want to be alive and healthy so I can have more time with my grandchildren! Do a 90 Day Challenge if the shoe fits

I have recipes that are low carb for deserts you use 1 carton heavy whipping cream and 1 package of suger free jello or pudding mix till firm like a mousse it's amazing and suger free I have a sweet tooth also split this up to a cup a day it helps

Woot Woot! I'm in the midst of raising kids (ages 14, 11, 8, 6, and 2 and potentially another one) and am working on making sure I'm still working on me. I'll definitely shoot you a request.

I'm 57 and starting over again here at MFP. I am halfway there. Looking for positive non Food Nazi friends. I comment and support. You may see my profile and please send a message with FR. Thanks!