Hi. I'm brand new here. My lovely niece invited me, and I'm so glad she did! I'm fast approaching 50, still struggling with my weight (now at 220 - down from a high of 242). Funny (NOT!), as I responded to my niece's e-mail invitation, and first logged in here, I was sitting on my fat behind in front of the computer, eating TWO english muffins, loaded with margarine! I'm currently unemployed, for the first time not by choice, but due to the closure of the business I worked for. I'm totally bummed about this, but now fear not only ageism, but weightism, in being passed over for possible jobs. I MUST do something to improve my chances. I know my skills are top-notch, but my appearance definitely needs some improvement! So, diet I must. *sigh* I need all the help and advice I can get, so please, HELP ME!