You all are an inspiration to me, although I do feel us older ones have a bit more of a challenge. Getting your head in the right place as Carole said is indeed major and is where I am at right now. I know that I can lose weight if I put my mind to it, it is just ratcheting up the motivation to the point where I am ready to do what it takes.

This may sound strange from someone like me who is an exercise advocate and I actually do exercise 5 days a week for 40 minutes a day. If you feel you can't start out by eating less and exercising, eating less is the most important aspect of the two. I have lost weight and gained weight, all while still exercising. It is fairly easy to make up for the use of calories expended by eating a little more here and there. Sometimes I almost think I should quit exercising and just concentrate on eating less, but it is such a part of my routine and my belief in its benefits that I know I won't do that.

When I say eating less, I do mean eating healthy as well, which I also strive to do. Again here it is easy to render a good thing meaningless by an extra treat here and there, even a seemingly healthy treat such as a glass of chocolate soy milk or fruit juice. I shall look forward to Fitness Friday Mondays