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.