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Welcome Debbie...from another Debbie.
I'm 53, soon to be 54 in February.
I also lost slow but it's not a race is it??? Nope...the weight will come off for you just a little more slowly than those younger gals but it will come off.

it took me 2 years to get to goal size 6/8. I exercise everyday. It's something I must do to maintain this size that I like to be. If I didn't exercise I would probably be a healthy size 12 but I really enjoy being this size...I do have small bones...always thought I was big boned.

Enjoy your new lifestyle change. Remember we didn't put all this weight on in a year anyway so it will take some time to get it off. 44 pounds is a great loss by the way, you are doing great!
Learn to never compare your weight loss with others. We are all different. What works for one person might not work for another.