[ckelly78z]

I congratulate you on your weight loss efforts, once that weight is on, it doesn't want to leave.

I'm only 51 and have been concerned about my weight lately. I'm 5'-10", and 190-195. Most of my life, I had been 165-170 and maintained that weight fairly well from the very busy factory job I had. I still have the same job, but was promoted to a half office/half prototyping job within the same company.

My biggest problem, and what maybe should concern you also with the chronic bronchitis, is how much sodium/salt intake you have on a daily basis. My chronic bronchitis turned into congestive heart failure a few years back, and I fight a constant battle with fluid retention around my heart, and lungs. I take a diuretic when I feel I need it (prescribed by my doctor), which can purge 3-4 pounds of fluid in a single morning. I try to eat less processed food, and drink more clean filtered water, but not always convenient.