Hey everyone.

Hi, my name is Pam. I'm trying to get in shape and eat healthier.  I would like to lose about 15 pounds.  I have never tried dieting or exercising in the past, because I used to be extremely skinny.  As I got older my metabolism has slowed down, and I am realizing I no longer can eat whatever I want and not gain weight.  I weigh 148 right now and I'm 5'4.  I want to get a hold of this, before it gets out of control.  I just want to feel better about myself.

Hi Pam  My name is Carmel  I am in the same boat as you   I use to be able to eat anything I wanted and it never had any bad affects.  But now I have slowly added a few lbs every year.... I need to control this before it becomes a big issue....  I have gotten rid of all the bad food in the house and replaced it with low cal food   that has helped  and I bike ride as much as I can.  It seems to burn more cals  than walking....  I tell my self this every day  I know its hard  but I do feel better when the lbs come off.... Good luck with your challange  I have learned just stick with it.....  I am one to talk because I get it off   keep it off for a year or two then here we go again.....  But if you don't let it get too far out of control  its do-able.....