SuzeQ,
You have to figure out what works for you and your body. I have read that "older" people need to eat less. Most older folks do. But you sound like you are very active physically, and that might change the amount of food you can eat and still lose or maintain.

I wouldn't worry about how long it takes you to lose, but how you feel along the way. Does it make you feel more energetic? And what is living fuel? My Mom takes Barley Grass for nutritional supplements. Is it something like that? Victoria