[howlinbob]

So I've finally faced the fact that at 43 my metabolism has slowed. This morning I got the tape measure out and found that my waist in inches was the same as my age. My size 16 trousers are very tight. I don't want the expense of a whole new wardrobe so am doing something about this now.

I stopped eating bread 6 weeks ago but it's not enough. So I'm aiming for a low carb diet, with the support of my husband (who is stick thin, annoyingly).

I even went for a run!!

This seems like a great place for support. Wish me luck!

[PurpleJ]

Hi and welcome
I'm relatively new and from the UK too - there is a UK section on here if you fancy popping in.

I can relate on the tight clothes though mine are somewhat larger these days, I have lots of smaller clothes to fit back into. *blush*.

Hope you get on well and look forward to seeing you around. There are lots of challenges that will help keep you motivated.

[howlinbob]

Thanks! This weight gain has crept up on me, as I don't have scales in the house and I've just been in denial. But I felt good after my run (well, brisk walk with jog) and it only took 15 minutes. I can easily fit that in every day. Hope I can build it up.

[PurpleJ]

Well done you on your exercise. Have you heard of the Couch to 5k phone apps? they give you run / walk transitions you can have on headphones as you go. I've done the plan before and did a couple of race for life events.

I have seen my weight creep up over the last few years, medication and not watching what I'm eating is responsible. I added exercise but didn't address my eating - so at the moment am concentrating on my eating. Work has me walking / standing for my shifts. My feet ACHE and am hoping it helps losing some lbs as I go along. I joined slimming world on Tuesday so my journey is still in the making.

[Jacqui_D]

howlinbob! It sounds like you have a good eating plan and great job on the run! Good luck!