IMHO, you are doing many of the right things.
I agree with the other poster who mentioned that after age 40, the body seems to fight with all it has to hold onto fat. It seems that one has to be hypervigilent the majority of the time to get it off!
Some things I have found helpful:
1) Exercising at least 4 days a week, at least 30 minutes each time. This is a must.
If possible, try for 6 days a week, at least 30 minutes each time.
2) Do some light weights (if possible) two times a week for 30 minutes.
3) Eating high fiber, low fat foods. (This is a must).
4) Cutting back on flour and sugar.
5) Eating more vegetables.
6) Eating small portions. Most people eat much more than they realize. Write down what you eat. (This is a must).
7) Drink 6-8 glasses of water per day.
8) Cut out most, if not all processed foods.
9) Take a multi-vitamin mineral supplement (minimal), plus any other vitamins your doctors has suggested that you take.
10) Think in a positive manner. See yourself at your new goal weight.


Bottom line: 1,3,6 (all are 'musts') The others are very important and might make the difference between success and failure.


If you still don't lose weight, reduce your portions in increments and exercise a little more. Be consistent. After forty, sometimes our bodies just don't need as much food as we originally thought!

If it still doesn't work, you might want to look for an established weight loss program (Weight Watchers, etc.) in your area for help. YOU on a Diet is a good book to read as well. In addition, you might want to double check with your doctor to see if you have a medical condition causing the problem or if one of your medications is the culprit. If that is the case, perhaps a change could be made.