BeckyAnneGreenGables

When I had that problem it turned out to be my shoulder. I was used to carrying a huge briefcase or backpack over one shoulder. I had a little physical therapy and stopped overloading my shoulder and everything was fine.

I switched from fish oil to flaxseed oil--fish oil really upset my digestive system. Flaxseed oil does not. I try to eat fish twice a week as well. And I use ground flaxseed meal in my smoothies. According to my doctor, the Omega-3 helps keep my lipids low. And my psychiatrist says it helps in treating depression as well.

Diet: working more on portion control vs emphasizing or restricting macronutrients; trying to choose healthy vs empty calories Exercise: strength training (using Pamela Peeke's book Strong Women Stay Young); walking; and trying to increase my NEAT--non-exercise activity thermogenesis by doing things like making 5 trips to…

On workdays, a smoothie with kale, frozen blueberries or frozen raspberries, protein powder and ground flaxseed meal for the fiber and Omega-3. Tastes great and it's around 340 calories. On weekends, either wheat toast with peanut butter or an egg. I'll splurge and have a piece of bacon as well.

I second that! Your liver, kidneys, and intestines know what to do and they do it well.

Grand Rapids here. Yes, join the Michigan group!

Grand Rapids here--SE side.

I like Sabra, roasted garlic.