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Hi Diamond!  I'm 48yrs old and weigh 115-120lbs.  I have always gone to the gym to lift weights.   I don't eat bad every day, but I do have my moments, I'm human.  This has kept my weight in check.  My mom is 70yrs old.  She was over weight for quite sometime and gaining more.  I *finally* talked her into lifting weights.  Over a period of months she started shedding the pounds.  Now she's down to 130 and looks amazing.   Go to Walmart and buy a cheap book on lifting weights at home.  Also purchase some cheap hand held weights, 2-5lbs.  Get two of each, one for each hand.  Start out very slowly, no more than 3 sets each on maybe 2 exercises a day.  If you need to sit in a chair, use a dining chair.  Work up to a bit more over time.  Be sure to read the book carefully making sure you understand what is required.  Take in no more than 1500 cals a day.  Over a period of time, you too will see results.  If you cheat, don't beat yourself up.  Everyone cheats.  Move on and do better on your next meal.  Count your daily calories.  Everything you buy has the cals on it.  Lean quisines, healthy choices all have good frozen meals.  If you can't afford them, make your own meals, count your calories, by measuring your servings in a measuring cup.   No real mayo, only fat free.  You can make it taste great with lots of yummy spices, that's what I do.  I make a fantastic chicken salad.   Get creative and have some fun.  All of this is how my mom and me both keep our weight down.  Lifting weights will give you so much energy and you'll reshape your body while losing inches.  Best of luck to you.  You CAN do it.