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  • I too am learning to live with chronic pain from damage to the nerve root at L4L5, L5S1. I was doing great getting rid of the extra weight when the last epidural wore off and left me in level 10 pain not giving a care about anything. Lyrica and Tramadol have been added to my regime, but even in the water (my goto exercise)…
  • I'm another 50+ member that is also trying to adapt to a mobility disability! This is the first program that has worked for me in years. It sensitizes me to what my eating choices are. For Christmas I got the BodyMedia armband. Now I'm aware of how much or how little I move on a given day. Keep tracking, I'm sure you will…
  • I used to teaspoon rule for the day...a teaspoon of my favorite the high calorie goodies, skip those that are good but not a fav. A splash of cranberry or pom juice in diet soda makes a low calorie drink. I also made sugar-free pumpkin custard. I could indulge in the best part of the pumpkin pie...no crust, just the…
  • Like you things happened in my life including an accident that left me with permanent nerve damage and difficulty with weight baring exercise. Take the first step and use the phone app. I did...I'm 3days into the program. It isn't easy but it is a first step. Perhaps we can support each other in our quest to health (and…
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