Losing weight is hard, and it takes more than eating fewer calories than what you burn. To burn it off more quickly I suggest the Atkins approach: 

- carefully record each day what you’re eating and the number of calories and net carbs. To get net carbs, take the total and subtract “Dietary Fiber”.

- aim for total net carbs of 25 grams or fewer per day.

Exercise helps a lot too, especially with feelings of depression. For me, getting outside is wonderful. Practice gratitude for everything that you see.

It’s tempting to get things like hip and butt pads but in the end they’re just uncomfortable and don’t accomplish much. I was always worried too that they’d shift or be in the “wrong” place and I’d look odd or silly. I suggest spending your money on clothing. Look around at women who’re about your size and shape and find ideas for what you’d like. Then go get them! 

You might find women’s clothing consignment shops for larger women. Excellent way to find clothes that fit and much lower cost than retail. They may also have shoes. It’s hard to find shoes that fit too.

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Welcome to your Community💜.  Okay, let's talk weight ???  How I looked at myself and felt about myself for many, many years. I, too, as you called yourself, am a "mature gurl", and have for many, many years looked in that mirror.  DEPRESSING!😥.  Said to myself no way, transition will never happen!  About 2 years ago I decided it would!  Totally took on a "mental commitment".  Am 5'9", was 215lbs, and had a huge gut. 42 " waist, xxl shirts. 40" pants, little tight. Felt stuffed in a dress size 20, 42 bra, too.  Checked out what I was eating, and cut sugar, (in my 2 pots of coffee a day), cut alcohol, changed to diet beverages and water, loved pizza every day, but cut it out, more on that, but don't miss it anymore, cut my dinner portions first 10%, then 20%, then 40%, then 60%. Tried to "de-expand" my stomach cravings by eating something light late morning (toast, no butter) couple of pieces of fruit, you get the gist.  Have one main meal per day all the essentials, but WATCH MY PORTIONS! Started light exercise, couldn't do one sit-up at first and for a while, but still went through the motions.  Many other exercises too, you can figure them out. Weighed myself daily!!!!!!!!! Little by little, 5lbs at a time, dress size decreasing continuously, it rewarded my ambitions as I looked into that mirror. Now size 14 dress, may go to 12 soon, 10 pants, waist 32, size 12 skirt, blouse lg., 36 bra, 6(med panty).  Weight 155. Never thought I could do that, it just happened!  Goal is another 5 lbs., maybe 10.  Was important to me to look good size-wise in femininity, it doesn't have to be for everyone, though. My butt is still small but HRT will help that.  But don't even have to hold my gut in in a dress anymore! Only downside is having to update my wardrobe...too expensive!😍

The point is do the "mental commitment" and the rest can follow. Takes a little time, but well worth it. If you fail at times, keep trying.  When I look in that mirror now I think "I'm beginning to look like "quite a catch" Haha😏.  Best wishes. Jessica