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hernias and squats
Hi! I am new to an exercise program, trying to build some muscle to help with weight loss, as well as tone up. I am a 76 year old woman, need to lose 70 pounds. When I was getting PT for hip flexor issues I was doing squats with a 25 pound weight. The kind where I sat back until my butt touched the bench. My concern going…
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Feeling optimistic :)
Hi! I'm 72 and new to mfp - at least, haven't been here for quite a few years. I have fibromyalgia and arthritis, and another muscle issue that requires me to use a cane, so my exercise is limited. I was paying for WW but not doing the program so when a friend said she was switching to mfp I decided to join her. It's only…
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Feeling optimistic :)
Hi! I'm 72 and have fibromyalgia and arthritis. This year another muscle issue starting requiring me to use a cane, so my exercise is pretty limited. I am looking forward to taking control of the one thing I can control - my weight :) And feeling that getting back to the basics of counting calories is going to be…
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Feeling optimistic
Hi! I am 72 years old. Along with 2 friends, I was paying WW but not doing the program. One of them was diagnosed with diabetes and her doctor gave her a diet recommendation of counting/limiting carbs and calories. She started using MFP, told me about it and I decided to cancel WW. So far (about 5 days) I like this so much…
