Getting to a healthy happy weight

I found fasting and walking works for me, especially as I get older. I walked 5 miles every day last year and went down 2 dress sizes. Sometimes I have breakfast late and then dinner, so just two meals a day. If you want to try fasting it's best to check on the internet what's appropriate for your age as metabolism changes during peri menopause, menopause, then post menopause. I tried a very loose diet (I'm not at all keen on dieting, I believe you should eat good quality food in moderation) in my early 40s, along with doing light weights for taking care of bone density and keep muscle tone. The diet was protein for breakfast then eating light meals every 4 hours, so say half a sandwich at midday and the other half later in the afternoon, snacks of nuts to keep energy levels even, then a light supper. I used to be able to eat whatever I wanted when I was young and never gain weight but that's changed with age. I find the Hairy Biker's recipes really good for lower calorie delicious food. They use good flavours and it doesn't feel like you're missing out on anything. 

I found fasting and walking works for me, especially as I get older. I walked 5 miles every day last year and went down 2 dress sizes. Sometimes I have breakfast late and then dinner, so just two meals a day. If you want to try fasting it's best to check on the internet what's appropriate for your age as metabolism changes during peri menopause, menopause, then post menopause. I tried a very loose diet (I'm not at all keen on dieting, I believe you should eat good quality food in moderation) in my early 40s, along with doing light weights for taking care of bone density and keep muscle tone. The diet was protein for breakfast then eating light meals every 4 hours, so say half a sandwich at midday and the other half later in the afternoon, snacks of nuts to keep energy levels even, then a light supper. I used to be able to eat whatever I wanted when I was young and never gain weight but that's changed with age. I find the Hairy Biker's recipes really good for lower calorie delicious food. They use good flavours and it doesn't feel like you're missing out on anything. 

Thanks, yes I used to do intermitted fasting as just part of my life style and it kept me healthy lots of energy. Most days I would stop eating after dinner, and have a light breakfast or just a bruch, and very light lunch and dinner, and just stop eating about 6. 

I am trying to get back into that again, and your post has motivated me. 

As i remember how much energy and vitality I had with that lifestyle off course I would have the occasional later dinner if going out. I think I need to sort of cut down 30 mins at a time to get back into that.