I am heavier, eight YEARS post-partum, than I was at my baby shower. Just shoot me now.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm 48 and just started Weight Watchers online. In 7 weeks I've lost 18 lbs. So it's slow but you can do it!

Totally agree about the restaurant thing. The other day I was considering getting a sandwich at Panera. Their bacon turkey bravo sandwich (OK, it has some bacon on it but still ...) has almost 1000 calories. Seriously! So it's a great idea, even if you don't go on a formal diet, to look at the website of any chain you go to and plan out ahead what you are going to order.

LOL it took me 20 weeks to lose 19 pounds. Losing 18 pounds in 7 weeks is lightning-fast.

[Anonymous]

This is a good book: Strong Women Stay Slim

http://www.amazon.com/Strong-Women-Stay-Miriam-Nelson/dp/0553379453/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1304618832&sr=8-1

Cardio exercise is important for overall health but for weight loss (and bone density), weight bearing and building exercise is so, so important.