I understand how you feel. I need to lose 50 lbs. myself. My health is being negatively affected now (blood pressure, insulin resistance) & my self-esteem is really bad. I just started seeing a nutritionist who has helped me determine what I can cut out & how to lose weight. She said with my medical problems (plus I'm 52 so the metabolism is really slow) I would be lucky if I could lose 1/2 lb. a week.

I have lost 4 lbs. in 6 weeks. It is definitely going to be a long process, but I have to do something. In the last 6 mos. I had gained 15 lbs. so I've got to stop this NOW.

Perhaps your doc can give you some advice on how to proceed. Your daughter needs you to be a good role model & see you taking charge of your weight. She will benefit from having you serve more heathful meals.

I'm on 1500 calories a day, following the diabetic diet. Take care. I really know how you feel--the hopelessness of it can be overwhelming, but if you can start with small steps you will get some motivation when you see positive results.

The nutritionist had me keep a food diary for one week & she analyzed it & I was eating double the number of calories for my size--no wonder I was gaining so fast.--Suzy