Just wanted to introduce myself. I've been lurking for a while. I love the atmosphere here at 3fc. I don't really want to talk about losing weight with those around me because I've done it so many times and couldn't keep it up. I'm tired of sounding like a broken record. The posts here are so encouraging. I think I'll jump on the 47 thread.

Hi! I am 48 and new as well. It's harder to lose at 48 but we can do it! At least we aren't 50 yet! I don't want to be fat and fifty!

Welcome to both of you! Please do join in the "47" chat thread. That seems to be the one that keeps going and going!
I'm "only" 43, but have felt much older in the past and I'm trying to change that! If we all stick together, we'll get this thing done!