I can very much relate. I've been overweight since I was 16 except for a brief period in my 20's, and it didn't particularly bother me. My Dr. has been lecturing me about my weight for years, talking about cardiovascular risk. But I have very low bloodpressure and normal cholesterol, so I've kind of ignored her.

I'm 46 now, and something changed this year. All of sudden I started feeling fat, and a bit disgusted with myself. I've also realized that as I age, the extra weight could cause mobility problems.

So I've decided to try to loose weight. I'm working with a dietician - right now I'm in the just trying to add more fruits and vegs, and track everything I eat and drink for a month so she can see my problem areas.

I'm recovering from an ankle injury so major excercise is out of the question at the moment, plus I'm so out of shape, I have to start slow, but I hope by the beginning of Aug. that I'll be able to start a walking program.

Good luck, figuring out what you want to do.

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