Hi, My name is Bob. I am 65 years old and live in upstate New York. I have been married to my wife Janet for 38 years and we have three adult sons. I started to put on weight in my forties and have been on lots of diets since than with no long term results. I chose the G.I. diet because I thought it would help with my weight and my diabetes. The fact that this diet plan is so diferent than what I normaly eat (anything I want) and that I have been walking 2.5 miles 4 or 5 times a week has gotten me off to a good start. I am hoping that joining a group for support, I will be sucessful this time. I like to read others journal entries and bio`s. Miseary loves company!