Looks like a good board!
I'm in Chicago, I'm over 40 (like 11 years over it, but "over 40" is my age for the next few decades, I've decided), and I started WW at the first of the year. So far am down just about 15 pounds, and have another 30 to go. Being over 40 and an ex-smoker have helped me to gain those pounds over the last few years, and I'm determined to stop it now!
My posting name is a reference to my dogs, who have given me something of a reputation in the neighborhood (I have 4 of my own and a permanent senior foster and I do some rescue work too).