I live in the north Georgia mountains, a beautiful place to be every season.  Am a retired nurse, married for 50 years to a now retired physician.  We love rving, hiking and being involved in our church.  I am an avid bridge player.............taking lessons now after playing for 52 years.  Never had a weight problem until age 50 when I discovered the true meaning of the yo yo effect.  I joined CC on Aug.28 weighing in at 180 (difficult to write that!).  My first goal is 160 then 140.  At a doctor's visit recently (I go every 10 years whether I need to or not)  I found that my cholesterol was very high so now I am taking medication, (rare for me) and also making chances in my diet that enhance my weight loss program.  CC recommended 1250 calories a day.  My doctor said you need to eat more................how about that there I sit 32 pounds over weight and she wants me to eat more............remind anyone of CC.  So I have increased my intake a bit and also increased my exercise.  I really want this to work and appreciate this site tremendously!