Just discovered this thread. I, too,vow to Lose 50 at 50. I started three months after my big 5-0 though. I've lost over 15 lbs since the third week of June. I may bleed over into the 51st year but that's ok.....slow and steady wins the race.

I don't count calories but I do keep a general tab throughout the day. I've went to mostly whole/homegrown/local foods and absolutely no diet or fake food. I eat very little processed food and I usually make it from scratch (except some bread products).

I'd like to hear any updates and how you reached your goals.

Hi, Lori!
I too am trying to lose fifty pounds. I put on twenty after several surgeries and am stuck right now, but I am going to keep trying and do all I can to take it off. They want me to lose just a pound a week. I had thought it would be easy -- but I have been struggling.

Anyway, welcome. I have just returned here after nearly a year but was away with medical issues. It is great to find support.

Just an update.....I've now lost 20.4 lbs! I'm staying motivated and on plan most of the time except for an occasional overindulgence. 30 to go before Las Vegas trip with hubs in April.