I am 58 years old and recently retired.  I live with my three cats in a country setting.  I am reasonably happy and content but I have gained a lot of weight.  It is not healthy and I need to get serious about losing weight and exercising.  My doctor recommended that I check out this site.  I am not sure it is going to help because I'm not interested in spending tons of time online.  I can't see that will help my situation but I'm trying to keep an open mind.  I enjoy reading, writing and taking photographs of my cats, nature and wildlife around by house.  I like to play at Tai Chi but have fallen off lately.  I lack self discipline to follow through on many of my desires.  It seems I can do for others but I seem unable to put myself into the picture and deal with my real needs such as losing weight and getting  healthy.

Are you interested in eating better?
I do not eat badly. I eat too much. I consume too much sugar mostly in the form of frozen yougurt and ice cream. What I eat is actually rather good but I lack portion control.

Are you interested in exercising more?
I am interested in exercising more. I want to walk on a regular basis and ride my bike. I want to work out of my weight machine. I've become a lump of clay.

Are you interested in improving how you manage stress?
I'm doing okay with this. Being retire helps! HA!

Are you interested in smoking less or giving it up entirely?
Do not smoke.

Are you interested in drinking less?
I only drink red wine occasionally. I'm not too concerned other than needed to stop to lose weight.

Occupation:
retired

Interests and hobbies:
Photography, cats, reading books, walking in woods, Buddhism/Sitting, Tai Chi and attending cultural events in community