Hi openheart,
I will turn 50 in 4 months and have a long way to go on the weight loss road! I do not do so well following programs, so I make up my own as I go. I use fitday.com to log in every single bite I eat. I strive for low fat and have been able to keep my fat grams down to about 20-25 per day. I also try to boost my protein intake daily but I don't sweat the carbs. I'm going the low fat way as a heart healthy plan suggested by my doctor who is unhappy with my cholesterol numbers. By using fitday, I can also look up the calorie/fat/protein/carb contents of foods and plan my day's eating. Having a plan for the day helps me greatly to resist temptation and feel in control.
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