In my twenties, I was a size 4 and thought I was fat. Now, I know differently. Until my forties and menopause, I maintained at 120 lbs, but after that I shot up to 199 lbs. I'm 5'2" so that's too much weight to be carrying on these old bones. Over the last two years, I've gradually brought it down by walking. I started FatSecret on 7/20/09 and lost 20 lbs; then got side tracked and gained again.

I am 63 yo and a single mother to a 13 yo son (long story). He keeps me young and alive in spirit. My physical challenge is that I have an undiagnosed medical issue (possibly MS or MD). I lost my job and insurance before a determination could be made, but I've learned to cope with the imbalance and weakness in my arms and legs. My motto is: As long as I have my cane, I can walk to get there. I don't drive because of poor vision that is related to the decline of my health.

My life is full of joy and I'm learning to live in the present moment with gratitude for each challenge, knowing that it is rich with opportunity for growth.

The FatSecret website is great and is the support I need to accomplish my goals.

Losing weight will help tremendously in being mobile longer. I figure that I've got another twenty years to live to raise my son, so why not accomplish my goal, once and for all and have fun in the process.