Remarks from the uninformed

Wow!  So many insightful answers.  I was a little nervous posting...I had vicariously obtained so much knowlege just researching topics and reading other's responses.  I guess until I had my actual "date" it didn't become something tangible...real.

It's funny I've put off so many things in my life because I was fat...I turned 45 yesterday and as I blew out my candles (luckily it was a yucky storebought cake and I wouldn't eat it)...I thought to myself, this 'second' half of my life can be so different.  I lost 70 pounds about 8 years ago...spent a small fortune on a personal trainer and was eating diet pills like candy.  But the weight, always comes back.  My husband, as sweet and caring as he is doesn't understand that.  I honestly feel like I do battle with my own DNA.  When I found this site, I was immediately taken with the friendly, caring individuals here.  Man, I wish I had known about it years ago.  

Thank you all soooo much!  I feel as if I am among friends here..I look forward to this journey...and being happier in the second half of my life!