I have to also lose 40+ pounds, In only almost 5 yrs I've gained that weight and now developed hypertension, I never had high or borderline high blood pressure, grrrrrrrr!
In fact I use to lean (no pun intended) towards low to normal blood pressure.
Turning 50 in January, the reality of near future, poor health is stressing me, but I need some coaching this time in my endeavor, just can't get motivated these days to return to daily exercise and stop the "lite" beers, I don't drink on a daily basis, but I'm sure the weekends account for the "belly".
I'm only 5'4" and this added weight is starting to hurt my joints, so I can use a motivational boost, too.
Take care now,
DE