Rita, since the SU are "aging"............our metabolism is certainly not what it used to be. I'm sure that is a huge part of why I find it extremely difficult to lose and keep weight off. And that is why I have had to resort to some programs that can help with the metabolism problem. Add to that the hormonal imbalance of my age and it is a double whammy. I really would like to compete again, if I could just shed at LEAST 40 pounds.