trail mommy, for being 5'9, i don't think your goal should be 130, that is way too thin. i'm 5'8, and when i was 130 (five years ago) everyone said i was too skinny, even the doctor. then menopause struck and now i'm 148 pounds.

i just can't accept this weight, my clothes still fit but they're tight and i like them loose. i can't eat any less than i do, so i'm following this thread and seeing that maybe i need to do some weight training to jumpstart my metabolism.

ladies, is that even realistic? does weight training help your metabolism? also, any other thoughts on the south beach diet? i do totally low fat right now, which has been successful for 30 years and has now failed me.