Karen

Hi

I found this site whilst searching around for inspiration and am hoping I can get some pointers for life change here.

I am as the title says fat and 40 and fed up being like this. I am a typical female yo yo dieter who over the last couple of months has realised that slimming clubs etc really don't get you lean and fit. I also have a daughter who is coming up 18 and overweight and she again is a huge concern. I dont want her to go into adult life fat and unhappy, so am looking for a whole lifestyle change we can both embrace, but which of course is one we can do for the long haul.

I have been reading lots about weight training and nutrition but find it really really confusing so please can someone help me out.

Basically I weigh 5 stone more than I should and want to get lean and toned, but is the toned bit doable for someone of my age?

Can anyone help me with diet tips and what kind of exercises I should be doing please?

I have found a local gym which I think has free weights rather than the fitness first type so am going to go have a look at that, but again would still be soo grateful for help so I know what Im doing is ok.

Thanks for your help in advance

Karen