hello, what a wonderful site you all have here. i have spent the last couple of hours just roaming the site and recipes and reading a few posts. i am so glad i found this place. i am so tired of being overweight and by myself in this and am really in need of being able to be open and connected with others traveling the same path. i am 49 turning 50 later this month. ack! i have problems with my thyroid (hypo), an ex smoker for over 3 1/2 years now and really want to lose about 70 pounds.

i tried the low carb diet several years ago and was fairly successful till summer hit and the fruit hit the stand. i never did control the sweet cravings like some seem to do. and watermelon is my favorite food..but i want to lose the weight and realize this was the only path that was ever successful for me. and i want to make that committment to losing it and need a place top come and talk with others. i hope i can be of help to others on their path also.

Hi there qattales, welcome!

In your reading did you see the orange bar at the top of the screen? There are lots of useful snippets there, especially in "Low Carb Tips."

All the very best to you!

Rosebud

hi rose thank you for the welcome and thanks for the tip.. i have been reading lots and there is so much to read on the site plus the forums.. and the recipes.. and the journals..lol. but it is a great site and feel fortunate to have found it. i have started my journal also..whoopee..

debra

Hi Qattales

Welcome! I turn 50 next saturday, so know what you're feeling. I too love fruit. In fact I strayed a little this morning and had some cherries, but will recover for rest of the day.

Good luck!!