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Six weeks to change size - and our lives

Losing weight in middle age isn't easy. MARK SMITH meets two women who are giving it a go for six weeks. Find out what motivates them - and how they are getting on so far.

Week one update

Week two update

Week three update

In six weeks time, life could be quite a bit better for Eileen Warren and Donna Parker.

Both women are about to begin different programmes to lose weight and get healthier. Over the next six weeks, Herald Woman will be following their progress and picking up some good advice for anyone else who is trying to lose weight in their 40s and 50s.