Hi Lyn:
Welcome to the site. It is great to have you and I hope you find this group to be supportive and offer helpful information.
I believe in small changes will bring great results. I try to practice portion control and more movement. I do not forbid any food or drink, but believe moderation is best.
That being said, if we are trying to lose, we should have smaller servings, less sugar foods, deserts and drinks.
I try to get back to basics like eat more lean protein, veg and fruits. Eat less processed food and less fast food. When we have slip-ups get back on track asap.
Also, set small goals like 1 or 2 lbs per week, and have patience. This is a lifestyle change and needs a lifetime to accomplish or maintain.
Thanks for the post and let us know how you are doing....

Welcome Lyn. I agree with Rose that it's all about making small changes. I post articles which are hopefully helpful to us all on our journey each week in the Weekly Weigh-in. Please take a look through those if you need some inspiration.

Remember that setting small goals you can achieve is the way to go. It is all about enjoying the process of changing up things as you go too, keeping what works, discarding what doesn't.

So glad you're here!

Hi Lyn! I'm not an active member of this group but I pop in and read the discussions often. I lost 136# and have kept it off for 5 yrs so I know what it is like to have so much weight to lose. Just take it slow and I truely believe portion control is the answer. You will make mistakes along the way but just learn from them and move on. You wouldn't slash your other 3 tires because you had a flat, would you? LOL. Best of luck to you on your journey to better health! Oh by the way I'm 58 also

Thank you ladies for your great advice. I am still struggling but decided to get back to the gym tomorrow morning. I only use the treadmill but I enjoy it believe it or not. I have to be careful though because I keep injuring my ankles and knees. Guess they are getting tired of all this weight. ha ha Me too!!! I have a fit bit so I do like seeing the numbers go up when I do exercise. Every day is a struggle but I think I am now ready. I am so glad to have found this group. I need it so bad!!! I really have no one to talk to about this.

I can see how you feel. I also need lots of support in weight loss. I need to lose at least 65 more pounds. I am quite overweight. I wish you the best and hope you will achieve your goals.

I enjoy the classical stretch on PBS which focuses on strengthening and lengthening muscles - a lot more of a gentle approach than some of the more jarring, weight bearing types of exercises. Miranda Esmonde White explains how the exercises effect all the muscles we work out. I really feel and see a difference when I do these. Lately with my school and study obsession, I had slacked off for a bit and believe me, I feel it. Got back to this today and will be starting off slowly again and getting back on track.