Well, I'm not really a senior citizen (I'm 46) but I CAN tell you that since I hit 40 the weight is harder and harder to handle!

I used to be able to drop 10# like nothing but now it seems like I just can't do that any more. I remain very active getting plenty of exercise but I think my metabolism has slowed down -- especially since my hysterectomy 5 years ago I recently joined a food co-op and have been able to purchase organic and whole foods. Up here in the Northwoods that's a real treat because the grocery stores just don't handle these products. I've always been a carb-freak but it amazes me how much I really don't miss the breads, pastas, flours, etc. I used to do ALOT of baking (bran muffins, grainy breads) and have stopped. However, I find the recipes on the low-carb sites to be really fun and VERY good! I would highly suggest you use the recipes with Daikon radish. They're SO yummy and SO good for you.

I hope we can all hang in there and learn to live with eating this way forever.

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