I have been overweight most of my life.  I lost weight prior to having my first child at the age of 32.  So, it was a brief time of being thinner.  I had another child at the age of 43, and haven't been able to lose since.  I'm now 51 (almost 52 now).  I am gluten intolerant as well.  But, sticking to it has been hard.  I think I've been eating too much gluten free crap as well.  I want to be able to go on vacation in July and be able to wear a nice bathing suit and clothes.  I want to be able to keep up with my 9 year old son when I take him to Legoland.  I need to do this for me and my family.