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Thanks for all your responses.

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I'm 52 and workout 6-7 x/wk. I've been taking statins for 4 yrs and since Feb have leg muscle pain/weakness/etc....I'm a PT and I know what tightness, overuse and muscle fatigue feels like and this is different. Stopped my statin 2 weeks ago. Better but not gone. Looking to feel normal - hate this! Read about coq10 helping…

No.....That sounds like a meal replacement shake rather than a protein shake.

Me too

Great job! It's not easy. We're all in this together. Welcome!

It probably depends on your current level of fitness but you need both irregardless of your age……Start slow and work up. Seek a trainers help if you are going to a gym. Weight machines are easier if you don't know what to do. You can walk, run, bike, swim, mix it up. 30 min weights/30 min cardio, 3-5x's/wk, would be a good…

Shut up and dance!

I am 50 and I love the gym. I go 5 or 6 times a week. I like to sweat, how I look and how I feel when I'm done working out. Everyone has his or her own preferences but from a health stand point exercise keeps you moving and prevents lots of chronic conditions. Even walking is great…..grab your iPod and give it a try.

i didn't believe or not believe in this stuff but my husbands boss' mom passed away a few months ago. Long story short…... The family has video cameras in their house so they can see their dogs when they are at work. it started as lights at night on the video but now they actually see faces and people/pets. There is a door…

Back fat and muffin top!

I was going to suggest Old Navy sweetheart jeans too. They come in short length, are stretchy and the are pretty cheap especially if they are having a sale. Levis too but every "number" style fits differently. Definitely have to try on.

The advice sounds pretty appropriate. Try lifting/cardio x 20 min, 3 days /week and the cardio you like the other days. The current school of thought is combination of weight training and interval cardio for weight loss.

I am from Douglas, MA (south of Worcester) I think it's : sodah, grindah and firefly or lightning bug! And we drink "regular" coffee.

You look great! Thanks for sharing!

Driving around with turn signals on but not turning

Agreed! Take a walk at lunch time.

yes…..the cats apparently didn't see him!

Hi, I have 3 kids (21,18,13) hubbie, dog and 2 cats. I recently lost 30 lbs (since Sept). I would like to loose 10 more. My husband was pre-diabetic and cut out sugar (mostly soda and juice). Its was hard since he was addicted to coke usually drinking 2 liters a day!!!! 6 months later all his blood work is better and into…

Just made Baked zucchini fries from ccoks.com tonight. I substituted EVOO for the butter. Big hit!

Hi, I'm 5'2", just lost 30 lbs and would like to lose 10 more! My BMI is 23.4. I have 3 kids (21,18,13) and work part-time. My new love is the GYM!!!! (Oh and I am 50). Feel free to friend me. I post daily and my diary is open. Good luck!

TRX for 45 min. Elliptical for 20 min.

If you don't need the custom orthotics there are options. I wear orthotics inside my Asics cross training shoes from The Good Foot Store. You can also try the Dr Shoals (where it maps out your foot). And good running shoes are important. Some of the newer light weight shoes do not give enough support. You should do…

I try to get to the gym everyday. And if i don't i miss it and I feel guilty. I love to sweat and to see my newly found muscles! I think my family is annoyed!

I am a physical therapist and I think you should see one too. Chiropractors do a good job realigning the spine but don't teach you any exercise to maintain the correction. That's why people have to keep going back sometimes for yrs. Some chiropractors have a PT in the practice with them which I would think was a good idea.…

Hi Dave. Sorry about your dad. We are sort of in the same boat. After taking care of both my parents for years, my dad passed in Nov 2012. And I had to put my mom in a nursing home. I was at my highest weight by 2013. I am also the same age as you. My kids are self sufficient (usually) and now I have some "me" time. I have…

stretch, water and keep it up

We are all in the same boat. I have 3 kids and had gained and lost over and over again. Last Sept at my highest weight I finally said enough. I was using all the excuses about menopause and slow metabolism. I joined a gym, cut carbs to less than 50g/day and ate 1000-1200 cal/day. Fast forward to now. I lost 33 lbs! I love…

Congratulations on your weight loss and your wedding! You look beautiful! Thanks for sharing.

The elliptical and stationary bike at a good pace burn like 200 cal in 20 min so if you did those for 160 min you would burn 1600 cal. If you do a 5 min warm up, weights for 30 and cardio for 30 you would have a good work out. What's your HR?…. cause that has a lot to do with fat burn. As for calories why are you eating so…