
Diets & Weight Maintenance Support Group
Chat about how well your latest diet is -- or is not -- working. This group is a great place to find support and accountability as well as share success stories and valuable lessons with the community. From where to start to weekly weigh-ins, get help from others to reach your dieting and weight maintenance goals.

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CAN I LOSE WEIGHT AT 50 YEARS OLD,PLUS BEING DIEBETIC,METFORMIN MAKES ME GAIN WEIGHT,I'M IN MY MENOPAUSE TO TOP IT OFF,I LIVE WITH CRONIC ANXIETY EVERY DAY.I AM DEPRESSED,I HAVE AT LEAST 30 POUNDS OVER WEIGHT,IAM ASHAMED OF MY BODY.I'M HURTING SO MUCH INSIDE,THERE ARE NO WORDS TO DESCRIBE IT.I'M AFRAID TO LOOK IN THE MIRROR OR TO LOOK AT MYSELF,I STARTED TO TAKE WALKS BUT EVEN IF I LOSE A BIT IT'S ONLY GONA HANG.I AM WITH A MAN THAT LOVES ME,HE SAYS THAT HE LOVES ME JUST THE WAY I AM.EVERY TIME IT COMES TO SEX,MY ANXIETY GETS WORSE.I JUST CAN'T LIVE IN THIS BODY ANYMORE,I JUST EXSITE.CAN YOU HELP ME PLEASE.
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One thing that helps alot of people is water exercising. If you can look into classes at the Y or any indoor pool near you, you could have some fun and get into shape. While I have not done any of it, both my mother and grandmother attended classes in the water, and both of them were over 50 at the time. I think my grandmother was close to 80 when she did water exercising. She also rode an exercise bike in the senior's home when she was around 90!
Don't let age stop you from having some fun getting healthy.
Believe it or not, just walking alot can help you lose weight and get into better shape. I knew one female who was just a bit younger than you but also diabetic and she lost close to 20lbs just in daily walks. Why not see if the man you are with would like to accompany you on some walks around the neighborhood; it's healthy, free, and a great stress reliever.
Instead of worrying about lose skin with a weight loss, you should think more about your heart working hard because of any excess weight. Your skin is pretty elastic so if you lose the weight slowly and do some exercising along with a healthy diet, you will find that you feel more energetic and that your skin still has a bit of stretch to it.
If you wanted to lose something like 100lbs then you may have some concerns about excess skin, but 30lbs sounds like a reachable goal.
Be sure to consult your dr for some tips and advice on any things that you should avoid. Start small by cutting out the bad foods in your diet and by getting more active. If you have access to a Y or gym near you, you could also see a trainer for one session to get you started on a good exercise plan that suits you.
If you don't want to go the gym route, there are plenty of online sites that give you some good exercises which can be done in your own home. The walking is the best start as it's free and fun, or the water classes are great for all over exercising including your skin toning.
Good luck in whatever you do.