I turn 50 in July '12 ..please tell me I can do this :-)

You can do it!
http://www.bodybuildingforyou.com/articles-submit/keith-klein/low-carb-diet-truth.htm
Go in for the long haul! This article talks about low-carb diets.

Once you reach - or near 50 - losing weight is never the same. Our metabolisms change, our activity level changes, and my will power...well...it's just not the same as it was when I wase 20. I find a lot more encouragement and new programs now, though, which really helps. You mentioned stress eating, and it brought to mind the program I'm taking thru my work - but is available on line. It's called LivingLean. (I am NOT advertising it - just saying that it's a program I found thru my Vitality program where I work.) It's an on-line program and it gets to the root of the emotional ties to food that overeaters have. Once they changed my emotional tie to my "main munch" (which is chocolate/candy...imagine that!) - it takes me from powerless to controlling my urges to eat becuz it's not my hunger, it's my emotions. Thru that program, I found this one and I love the accountability. No lying to ourselves - and when we see it in black and white, it makes a difference. And with the HUGE support group here - from what I've read in my short time on this site - it's a group of folks who won't judge you, yet will keep you accountable and offer all the support you could possible need or imagine. I'm 57 and fighting the 50-Fat-Female syndrome! lol YES YOU CAN! YES YOU CAN! YES-YOU-CAN!!

I will turn 57 in January and I know you can do this!!! I had never ran a 5K and now I have run two. We at 50+(or even younger) can do anything we set our minds to(unless it be health related). You will love this site and like you I was not much of a logger, but I just love reading everyones post and what they are doing. You will do amazing. I would love to be one of your new MFP friends. Welcome aboard, Lady!!!!:flowerforyou:

You definitely CAN do it! There is more than enough evidence on this website to prove it! Good luck!

Oh my do I know how you are feeling - I'm 53 and struggle all the time. My biggest issue is my husband is a big late night eater and we are ver social people. I am just starting the Atkins diet again - I have a Cabo trip planned in January and that is my motivation. I gain ALL my weight in my belly! The Atkins diet and walking are the only thing that seem to help me with my belly fat. Honestly, I only want to loose about 15-20 lbs (I'm 164 and 5'5, 53 years old). I would be happy at 150. Like most anyone with Atkins; I lost 10 lbs and then starting adding back in the carbs; beer, etc. and they came right back on! I'm now doing the modified version; basically "if it is white; it's not right" except for those things you put in salad. Also, switching beer for Vodka and Black Cherry Fresca - so refreshing!

I will be your sounding board if you would like. I am doing Zumba 20 minutes per day - 5 days a week, walking 5 miles a day, 5 days per week and I know I can do this! My husband loves me being on Atkins because he is a big meat eater! I'm just making sure to use my scale to weigh my stuff. 3 oz max at any meal on meat.

We can do this together!

I have Faith in your, but only you can decide for yourself if you want to change the eating habits.. that is what I keep telling myself everyday... I wish you the best of luck!!

Hi. I passed 51 not long ago. I'm not drastically dropping the weight but have lost 8-9 pounds in the past 6 1/2 weeks. I plan to lose 40 pounds even if it takes me a year. We can do it!

You can do this. I'm 58 and have lost almost 54 pounds since end of February 2011. Make a lot of friends on this site. It really helps to motivate you.