Just starting to try to get serious about taking off some weight.

dimi120sm
dimi120sm Posts: 1 Member
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Will come here for a diet and exercise program with like minded people that seek to adopt a healthier lifestyle. I am a senior with two knees that give me pain. Have had one knee replacement that has given me nerve pain and now dealing with it for over a year. I do walk as I have a dog and also an exercycle but need to step it up.

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  • Lynatea
    Lynatea Posts: 311 Member
    Welcome to MFP!
  • jwat90
    jwat90 Posts: 178 Member
    Hi! Welcome to MFP. I also have knee problems so I understand exercise can be challenging sometimes. Please feel free to add me as a friend. We can encourage each other.
  • age_is_just_a_number
    age_is_just_a_number Posts: 631 Member
    Welcome!!!
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