So if your reading about me....
I am in my 50s, have 4 kids, 5 grandbabies, and 4 cats. I have a doctorate in computer sciences. I work as an instructor and curriculum developer. Quit smoking a few years back and gained the customary 20LBs. Change of life (you ladies know what I mean) meant not losing those pounds. A long commute and ever increasing deskwork have added a few more to that total. Husband is obese and that doesn't help me either. From 140ish about 6 years ago to a top weight of 180, I needed to get a grip on my weight gain before I started to see severe health problems. I joined FatSecret in August 2010. I use the Spike Diet and encourage calorie counters to give it a read.