Flubbermum

I'm still claiming it's baby weight and my youngest is 10 (years, not months)! Actually, to get to a healthy weight, I need to lose exactly what he weighs and he is big (tall with a big build, not fat) for his age.

Thank you: it is just a multi-vitamin but will consider seeing the doctor in case I need something more as I have a feeling my iron intake has been low for quite a long while (certainly since my relative came to stay sixteen months ago).

51 this year with a lot to lose and I can't really blame age as I have been obese since having first child 12 years ago. I'm taking a different approach by weighing every day as I find it helps to graph and project (no wonder I'm an accountant!): I suppose it's just finding what works for each of us as individuals. 9lb…

I think it depends on your age. Looking at your face, I don't think you look older than your years. However, I think that people sometimes associate weight issues with older people and subconscioulsy make assumptions about aged based on that. I've also noticed that younger people who are overweight don't (generally) dress…

Thank you all for your replies which I have read along with replies to similar queries (looks like I wasn't the only ine having trouble with htis). Having thought about it, I have decided that (while I have the utmost admiration for those who are staying within the sugar limit), I will continue to enjoy my fruit but try to…