Tami ~ I am at the start of a serious commitment to losing the weight that has piled on since peri-menopause started, turning 40, in '02. I have felt particularly hopeless feeling that in perimenopause losing weight is impossible, but finding you here, helps me endlessly ! I know I can lose the 50 pounds now... even though my body just wants to pile on more, I am going to learn how to count calories, own up to my actions/eating, and be accountable to myself, (I'm using About.com 'Calorie Count' ) I would like to follow you around here a bit... so don't be surprised when you look over your shoulder, I'll be there ! ;-)