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Single mom, SoCal, vegan wannabe, YOGA, arthritis and myofascial pain syndrome
Hi all! I am looking for some friends on here who can keep me motivated and possibly become lifelong friends. I turn 40 in January and am a single mother of a 13 year old. I currently live in Fullerton, CA but I have lived all over the US. I love hiking, yoga, veganism (for the animals), burlesque, dancing, and I used to…
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Osteoarthritis help
Hi everyone - I've suffered hip pain on and off for over two years. At first they said it was sciatic pain, and then bursitis. WELL I just got the diagnosis this week that it is osteoarthritis. I am so sad because before the pain started I worked out daily... Was lifting heavy (my squats got up to 270!) and I was running…
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Osteoarthritis in my hip :( :( :(
Hi everyone - I've suffered hip pain on and off for over two years. At first they said it was sciatic pain, and then bursitis. WELL I just got the diagnosis this week that it is osteoarthritis. I am so sad because before the pain started I worked out daily... Was lifting heavy (my squats got up to 270!) and I was running…
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Vegan, 40 pounds to lose, 39 years old, loves exercise but has hip bursitis, single mom, SoCal
Hi everyone! I've lurked on MFP for awhile now but have actually been gaining weight (not sticking to calorie limits) and so I decided it was time to reach out for friends and support! I have been vegetarian since I was 14 years old... That makes 25 years! Since January of this year I have been vegan. I hope to stay that…
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I need some motivation... Lost 116 pounds but have gained 40 back
Hi everyone! When I was growing up, I was severely overweight. Finally, in my 20s, I got up to 275, which is a lot on my 5'9 frame. 14 years ago I got into working out, and lost 116 pounds! I maintained it for over a decade. I loved working out, and lifted heavy weights (5x5 program) and did over an hour of cardio on the…
