Not going gently in to the middle aged fat thing...
 

Hi- Looking for a spot to support my goal of a 45# weight loss.

I turn 52 in a few days. I am frustrated that as of this birthday I can say I now weigh what I delivered all 5 of my children at. The sad thing for me is that I was in pretty decent shape until about 5 years ago- running, working out and was 20# less than now.

I have made some attempts to get back to my "fighting" weight over the last few years- but have failed and just keep creeping up the scale. I am tired, weak, and just having more trouble doing what I like to do. I just can't see losing my ability to leap around the sailboat, hike the woods with a backpack etc... and I am on my way there if I don't do something about it now!

I am going to use CalorieCount.com to manage eating and working out. I also will use the Couch to 5K app to get back to running. Hopefully this forum will help in connecting to others for support. I am setting New Years Day (I know) as my day 1. It just helps my OCD to have a good fresh start.

Lots of planning of meals and a schedule to get on for my workouts...

:wel3fc:

For a little over a month, this forum has been a 'secret weapon' and place of refuge for me. Good challenges and good chat forums. Here you can find a good place to brag, whine, rant, pull your hair out, request advice, give advice, etc. Just watch out--sometimes the scales go flying!

Here's to a great and successful 2013!!!!

:welcome: I am new to this site as well and am very excited for this amazing support!! :):wel3fc:

:wel3fc:

I have been here for about a month and love it. I hope you will too. Welcome!

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This is a great place to share concerns, read about victories, and generally keep yourself motivated. Welcome to 3FC!

Hello from another Newbie here :wave: