New Bio: I am just about to turn 60 and have been on this weight loss journey for a few years since an "adopted" daughter took a big gut 4WD photo of me at a ball game. My stomach stuck out so far that I was downright disgusted with myself. I quickly lost about 10 lbs. Then in 2021, my doctor told me she was going to put me on a diet and I replied, "I'll lose my own weight." I joined FS and have loved the support and encouragement I have received. I am near 200 lbs. which I was in college my final year. I no longer have a big stomach that enters the room 5 seconds before the rest of my body does. I have been controlling my eating, drinking of water, and exercise on a regular basis. Thanks to all my supporters who I have many. The first supporter here was and still is Sugar Waffle. She has supported me and I feel a very special bond and affection for her.