Any over 45 women who lost weight, regained some and now working to loose?

Hello, 45 now, but less than 3 months from 46.

I lost a lot in 2012. Had some stress/grief/depression? and gained back about half.

I've been on MFP since Dec. 7. Down 22, but in a muddle right now. Last time around I did a VLCD and didn't know that I needed to slowly reverse out of it. I've recently upped my daily calories and plan to start lifting weights today.

Anxious about both of those. I know I can just starve and do cardio and get the weight off, and I know this will probably be slower, but my head is like "Ack...no, you will stop losing if you eat more, then you will get demotivated and quit...WTH are you doing?" Trying anyway to do things smarter this time and trying to end at a point where I can maintain. And if it doesn't work I can always go back to plan A right?

I do think that it is harder/slower as you get older, but I know it isn't impossible. Ah, the good old days when you could lose 20 pounds over a few months just by giving up fries and soda.

I'm 53. I was slim all through childhood and my early adult years, up until around the age of 40. Then went through some hard years, dealing with depression, divorce, and working night shift, and started gaining weight--about 40 pounds in all. So I ended up at 5'5", 175 pounds, and feeling awful. Oh, and I've been hypothyroid since age 24, but that is well controlled on medication.

I got a FitBit on December 21st, and started tracking my calories on MFP around that day, too. Eventually started using a food scale for more accuracy. I've lost 15 pounds in 7 weeks, and I'm feeling great. I walk at least an hour every day (outside, doing hills if it's not too cold) and lift weights with a trainer twice a week. On the worst cold days I exercise on an elliptical. I eat back at least half of my exercise calories, usually more.

I'm focused and determined. Yesterday I walked outside for 75 minutes even though it was 25 degrees F with a 17 mph wind (yes, it was VERY cold) and I've walked in blowing snow, too. I'm not going to freeze to death, and I feel like such a rockstar when I complete my walk. Winter won't last forever.

I will be successful. My goal is set at 130 pounds, and I will get there sometime in June. I'm looking forward to wearing cute clothes this summer and to taking golf lessons with a friend. I'm going to start running in late March, and have my eye on doing 5Ks this summer and perhaps a 10K later in the year.

I'm interested in connecting with others with similar mindsets--positive, determined, and goal-oriented. This is fun, and well worth the effort!

ETA: The OP was looking for women over 45 who lost weight in the past, then regained. I realize I don't fit that profile exactly.

Going low carb is not necessary to lose weight - eating in a calorie deficit is. Like @middlehaitch suggested, choose to lose at a rate of 1 lb./week to get a decent amount of calories to work with, and by all means up that number with exercise.

Losing weight in my 50's has been the most successful for me, and it's because I didn't cut out a single thing that I love to eat, or otherwise impose arbitrary diet rules on myself.

I'm 48. I've fought the battle since I was a young child. I've lost and gained too many times to count. I'm on the right track, working out, eating healthy and committed. I can't let anything get in my way this time!! Good luck to you!

I love it when people take the time to come back with an update.
Thanks @Square1Accountable.
Happy that you have found a lifestyle that works for you.

Cheers, h.