Welcome, @B83. If you don't mind, take a few moments to go into your "Profile" and update your public profile by putting in your location, city, state, and specific USDA zone. Knowing that information will help folks give better information to you.
drdawg (Dr. Kenneth Ramsey)
The reason it's so hard to lose weight when you get up in age is because your body and your fat have become good friends.