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I just turned 50 on Dec 1 and am feeling my age, which is still young in my book, so I need to turn this ship around! Look forward to meeting you all. Jennifer in Ohio

Just joined, a little late, but need to get ready for a wedding and a vacation July 4! Looking forward to the challenge! CW: 245 GW: 225 4/4/16: 245 4/11/16: 243 4/18/16: 243 4/25/16: 241 5/2/16 5/9/16 5/16/16 5/23/16 5/30/16 6/7/16 6/13/16 6/20/16 6/27/16 7/4/16

Wow! What a motivating post. I'm trying to break it down into tiny goals and not beat myself for a bad day. I'm trying to make healthy in every inch of time I can find. Thank you!

Despite diet soda being mostly water, caffeine with cause a slight diuretic effect with if consumed in large quantities or if you already have fluid balance issues, can cause or exacerbate fluid imbalances. I don't count soda as water, but unless you are drinking a lot of caffeine, I don't see a reason that you can't count…

I'm 44 and have about 90 pounds to lose, I've started and stopped dozens of times and really need to stick to it this time for myself and my daughter who also need to lose weight and is prediabetic. Any support would be welcomed!

I did both, and when I tracked my food, lost weight on both. With this site, however, I can find almost anything I eat (food for my regular lifestyle) and I can find the calories. I don't have to carry anything around with me except my phone. Because of that, I find this easier. I also never really got any support out of…

From the description it sounds like it is the hamstrings, however, that shouldn't bother you when you pick up your leg, more with walking and bending your knee. A good stretch for the hamstrings is the hurdlers stretch (one leg out and reach for your toes) however, it that stretch hurts more into those tendons that stick…

Try d-ribose...a powder supplement you take 3 times a day mixed in with water, juice, tea, coffee. Works wonders to get your energy back and improve quality of life, however, does not get rid of it. You need to take it regularly for it to work best. I get it online, but I think you can get it from health food stores. Check…

Try it with hummus

A lot of times you may have an "apparent Leg length discrepancy" and not a "true bony issue" Most likely due to a spinal of pelvic torsion or muscle imbalances. If you have not noticed this before (1/2 inch is a pretty big difference not to notice) then it is most likely a temporary issue with your pelvis, spine or…

Are you making sure to stretch before and after exercising? Dehydration and low potassium may also be a factor.

How do you log snow shoveling in?

All I can think about is the movie Fried Green Tomatoes when the character played by Kathy Bates, runs her car over and over into the car that took her spot yelling "I'm older and have better insurance". if only you can come up with a great line.....Until you come up with that line...know that we are behind you and are…

I'm a Physical therapist who works with a lot of cancer patients. Although I know it is important to eat extremely healthy, most of my patients have more difficulty keeping weight ON once treatments start. There have been studies in which people with a little more weight and patients that have not lost weight during…

Thank you Catherine for all your scientific information. As a Health care worker with the older population, one of the biggest problems we see and one of the main reason we send people to the hospital is dehydration. The medical problems that come along with dehydration (mental status changes, UTI's, Kidney stones,…

What do you look up to find all the workout videos?

Make sure you have a health snack in the car to eat on the way home. that way you won't be tempted to stop at the Fast Food places and you will have enough control to make healthy choices when you get home.

Try taking some anti-nflammatories (advil or aleve) regularly for a day or so if you are able to (no stomach or kidney problems) and ice your knee (15-20 minutes a couple times a day). Do non impact activities for a couple of days. Once the pain is gone, you want to take a good look at your shoes and your running…

I'm sorry to say, I don't think you burn any calories because your metabolism hasn't increased, just your heart rate, although...from a silver lining perspective it is working your heart. Although, if it goes up quite often during the day, you might want to try some deep breathing and relaxation exercises to protect from…

I just got Wii Fit Plus and Biggest Loser for Christmas. so far I like Biggest Loser for a workout, but I like the Body Fit test on the Wii Fit to keep track. My kids (8 and 9) love Wii fit for the games and it helps keep them active in the winter.