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Same here. Lost my extra weight twice back in my 30s, but now back up to my heaviest ever. Now its a real struggle trying to lose with less metabolism, depression meds, etc. Stronger together!

I'm 42 also and at my heaviest ever. Trying to lose about 50lbs. I had lost the weight twice before, but it crept back on and is harder to lose now, not sure why. Maybe metabolism, depression meds, bad marriage, etc. probably all of the above. Anyway, trying to dial in this week and really start in a good direction again.…

Same here. I turned 42 this year, but hitting a brick wall with relationship problems, and that is complicating my health/weight loss. Trying to really dial in this week. Glad its going well for you. What is working best?

@Tabatha_Cain Glad your doing better! I fell off the wagon through Feb, but getting back on track. Walking 15 minutes on the treadmill every day at my work, which is not enough obviously, but struggling to get motivated at home. hopefully I can make good progress before spring. My daughter graduates in may, so I'm setting…

You can do it! Do you have an activity or hobby you enjoy that keeps you active?

@MarieSoleil046 , It's good you have specific goals! I don't yet. I am starting with just trying to eat healthy and stay below my calorie goal. We have some treadmills at work, so I can walk on my breaks. Other than that, I will need to set some exercise goals and schedule time to make it happen. How do you do volleyball…

I agree. I am an emotional eater. I always think food will make me feel better. It doesn't. I am stuck in a dead marriage, and went on antidepressants over a year ago. The meds seem to lower my ambition and I eat more impulsively. I have gained weigh ever since I have been on them. I am trying to just conquer those…

Happy new year! Are you planning on using any specific diet or fitness plans? August gives you plenty of time to build those good habits as you make changes. 👍

@MarieSoleil046 I have been slowly but steadily gaining weight for over a year since I started taking antidepressant meds, and also my job has become less active. I just decided I need to really focus this year and lose the weight instead of buying bigger clothes. lol I have lost the weight two other times in the past, and…

Happy New Year! Beach volleyball is a great goal! Having an activity that you really enjoy that also keeps you moving is a great thing. I like to play basketball, so hopefully I can get back into that. I still can play, but its not as fun being out of shape.

Lots of good advice here already, but FWIW, if you have just increased your activity, that can add muscle mass which is heavier than fat. So sometimes people don't see as much progress on the scale while gaining muscle at the same time. Also, I've read that if you eat too few calories, your body will realize it is not…

Hello, I'm a serial starter so I thought I'd check in here. My weight has been up and down my whole life pretty much. I did low carb years ago and lost, but decided against that diet. Did calorie counting in 2014 and lost a bunch of weight in a contest at work, but then gained it all back. Went Vegan for over a year in…