dieting/exercising/fitness

Hi!  Just wondering if anyone else is/or has recently been/the process of exercising, fitness, and/or dieting.  Let me know what you did/ or do.

I am a short girl, and my clothes tell me I am WAY too fat.  It seemed as if it happened so fast, but I think it's been coming on all summer.  I waited until fall to embark on a full diet plan because my husband is a Great cook, and I don't want to miss his treats (He grills out.)  Me, I am a micorwaver, or a stir fryer, usually.  I HATE cooking anymore.  As for exercise, I know what to do, I just need to DO IT!  I use to be an exercise fanatic (almost bulemic).  I use to run 40-50 miles a week.  Due to back surgery, a neck surgery, and numerous foot surgeries, I don't do any of that anymore.  I have started to exercise slowly, because otherwise with my metabolism  I won't lose ANY weight just by dieting. (Also,it is slowed by the fact my small frame doesn't need many calories to just maintain a normal weight.)  Additional slowdowns are:  .menopause, not smoking (20+ yr. now), and the fact that I am a chronic pain patient, so I can't exercise like I ONCE did.) But I had gotten to the point of not even moving enough!  I know better!  I can do better than that!  So, if you have any success hints of your own, please pass them on,  I'll be ever so grateful.

Chunky in Northern Iowa,

Merry