Hi - I'm Fran, and found this site whilst looking for online diets. I've tried lots of diets over the years, but am finding it much more difficult to lose weight as I get older. I decided that I must do something about my weight when I caught sight of myself in a mirror in a shopping centre and wondered who the fat, badly dressed woman coming towards me was!! I've got about 7 stone to lose, hopefully by June next year as there's a special occasion coming up, and I'd really like to be wearing something size 12 - 14 for it. I've been on insulin for the past couple of years, and put on about two and a half stone within about 3 months, which hasn't helped. I look forward to chatting with you all, and taking (and giving!) encouragement when needed.