Hi there ladies,
I am a 59 year old lady who started to eat healthy again on March 20th at 272 lbs. My highest weight was 280 lbs. I am 5' 8". My goal weight is 150 lbs.; I was that weight for years. I am down to 260 lbs. now. I really want this. I am so tired of the struggle and I want freedom again from overeating. I struggle with loneliness and have a hard time being social because of the weight I am now. I do not know many people where I live and my children no longer live with me. I've been divorced 15 years and have no significant other. I used to have many friends and was fairly social. As I feel better about myself I know that I will become that again. My weight really effects my self esteem. I plan to start exercising when I am bit thinner; it is too hard now to do much.
Your support and feedback is appreciated!
Robin

good job on your loss so far!! But do not wait on exercise, start now!! You can dance, walk with your fave music..It helps...and you can do it and lift up your mood. Good luck with your efforts!! Looking forward on seeing and hearing you lighter ,,,

Liliann thanks so much for the warm welcome. Your support means more than you know! I am hanging in there and am committed to doing what it takes to change. Thanks again!

Hey Robin, I'm in the same boat as you are in. I'm 60 and still need to lose at least 60 lbs. I went out doors this evening and swept my patio and raked the back yard a little. I didn't want to over do it, so I will rake some more tomorrow.

Hi Folks,

Here I am over ten years later in January 2026. I am an active member of Overeaters Anonymous. I have been maintaining a weight loss of 155 lbs. for a long time. I live a full and active life. I am a low bottom food addict and am so grateful for recovery from the years of pain and suffering with binge eating!

Just wanted you guys to know you are not alone and it is indeed worth it to put in the work now. I am 70 years old and feel 25 on most days. Hang in there!

Love yo you all,

Robin M.

welcome

Hi robinm! Could you get a pedometer and walk around where you live inside or outside for 5 minutes? Start small and keep building. You deserve love and community.
Wishing you the best on your health journey. Good luck!

Hi
I have been on a weight loss journey/struggle for over 40 years. I am now 60 and need to lose weight and even more need to get healthier.

I am just sad. Sad because I always fail. Sad because I don't like change. Sad because thinking of food and weight loss consumes me.

I just want to be stronger than the challenge.

Thanks for letting me vent

Hi, I believe in you. It’s definitely very hard, and I’m also having a really difficult time losing weight right now. It seems to me that stress at work is the main factor. I recently read https://betterme.world/corporate-wellness and now I think I should talk to my boss so that he can address this situation. I love my job, but sometimes it feels like too many stressful situations arise that we could avoid. Then maybe I would feel better and be able to start losing weight.