Hi, Jane!
I love your "welcome" sign. And I have really been affected (in a good way) when I've seen that quote you have while I've been cruising this site. I am going to write it up and paste it to my mirror. It really is true.
I have a few topics I'd love to post to ask people about. Not really even related to being "over 50," though. Should I just start a new thread at the home position of "Forums" or where if not there?
Thank you for your good wishes!!
CONGRATULATIONS, HelenMay!! That's wonderful! And I remember when I got under 150 a few years ago, it was especially sweet. My doc had even said to me, "If you could just get under 150, that'd be a big help." (I'd hit 170 back then, too, and lost 35 pounds. Then, I gained it all back.
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It's kind of a chicken-or-the-egg puzzle for me regarding my ever-thinning hair. And it's complicated by having inherited very thin, fine hair. I've read that hypothyroidism can cause thinning hair; but I've also read that the medication can do that, too. My med is supposed to be taken first thing in the a.m., 1 hour before eating or drinking. I'm also taking, per my doc's orders, Vitamin D. That's it. I might just be destined to have this hair. I don't think it's falling out; just thinning.
Another thing about the thyroid med: It's had no affect on my weight. I'd hoped I'd drop some pounds, but I didn't do that except when I made a conscious effort to eat less and move more.
The thyroid med really helps with the "brain fog" fuzziness, though, and I do think I sleep better, though not necessarily longer. And I no longer have a 5 p.m. slump.
I love walking, and do a little of it. But not long, "trying to lose weight" walks like I used to do. I've got some physical limitations too boring to go into right now. But weight-bearing exercise, even walking, isn't really what I should be doing.
This is my third day of not overeating and of being in a "conscious mind" kind of state, where I guess it's like "being on a diet." But I don't think that's a bad thing. I'm just trying to be mindful that I want to lose weight and I can't do that if I am eating whatever I please. I'm cutting back on calories, keeping track so I don't fool myself into thinking I'm eating less than I am, and am being mindful of not eating too much fat or too little protein. I'm a real "one thing at a time" person about some things. For example, I would never quit smoking (not that I smoke anymore), start a diet, start going to the gym, and stop swearing
all on the same day. I think when I try to be too "perfect," I just short-circuit and blow the whole thing.
Here's an example: This time last week, when I got home, I probably would have overeaten most if not every night--way too many calories for a snack. We're talking compulsive eating. This week, instead of saying on Monday, "I will have carrot sticks for my evening snack" or "I will take a bubble bath instead of a night snack" -- two things that, realistically, would have NOT appealed one bit, especially after a long, stressful day at work -- I said, "I will have a granola bar for my snack." Surprisingly, that did the trick. I ate it real slow, too. Yesterday, I did better: I had a cup of oatmeal (which ordinarily I would have had for breakfast.) Tonight, I am having a fat-free Greek yogurt & 1 small banana. And I'm pretty good!
Over time I'll be able to add more things (like exercise) to push myself more. But I just can't do it all in one day. That's what I think works for me. It has in the past. Of course my big problem will be keeping the weight off once I finally lose it.
Well, I have talked too much about myself.
I hope tomorrow is a good day for everyone here. Thank you for your support & good wishes.
Fessin' Up
AuntBea! For support, encouragement, & friendship with those in the same boat, join us in one, or both, of the daily threads here at Age 50+. I look forward to knowing more about you. 
You can begin a new thread in this area with any questions, if you're looking for help from seniors. The group here at Age 50+ is experienced, and we have been around the block a time or two. Also, we have a lot of the same issues with weight loss as you may have. However, if you are looking for a broader group, just ask your question is whichever forum is appropriate. Such as exercise, food talk, weight loss support, etc. Please feel free to jump in one, or both, of the daily chat threads, where all sorts of issues are discussed. 
