Hi Jeanette,
I'm new too...just started last night. I'm 48 and have recently been diagnosed with Dystolic Heart Disfunction which is affecting my lungs also. So, needless to say, I'm desperate to get the weight off. Before I wanted it off to look better and have more energy...now I want it off to live! I guess everyone that is obese needs to realize that it will get to that point eventually and maybe it will give them more drive to get it off before it gets to does. I guess I always felt it wouldn't happen to me...I'm active...own a farm and love to garden. But it did. I'm 231lbs at 5'4". I have almost 100lbs. to lose and it's so much harder at our age...something else those 20's & 30's need to realize! I love being 40 and I'll love being 50...I just want to be healthy.

I am 41 and 243. I know it is hard to find time to exercise but beleive me diet without exercise is tough. I suggest trying to find 20 minutes in the morning to either walk or hit a gym if you can becuase that 20 minutes of cardio will wake you up and you will experience a nice natural high for a few hours after. However, during the 20 minutes it is NO fun.

Joy, You have done one of the most difficult parts of losing weight...making the decision to do so and asking for help and support from others who understand the journey to a healthier life. GOOD FOR YOU! Feel free to add me!

hi- I am also new to MFP-wanting to lend and get support from others. I don't have a lot of weight to lose, but I find this tool really nice and easy and the peer support is helpful. Please add me as a friend so we can keep dialogue about health and busting down barriers up!!!!

It's a good start to want to be healthy. A small step will bring you very far. We are all here for this reason, to be healthy. Add me if you like, be happy to support anyone that needs it.