[Shyla]

Ever hear of OA????

Six years ago I was backpacking down major gorges.

Now I am trying to lose major weight. I miss backpacking. My knees have failed me.

You lost weight, good for you.

I eat less but my knees are killing me, literally.

I am not sitting on my ass.

How old are you? BTW — good for you.

[Lizavetta]

I'll be 46 next month. I was always 20 pounds or so overweight - always. Then the baby years hit and I topped out at a revolting 190 lbs. (not pregnant).

Yeah, I was a fat sloth, no question. I ate too much and didn't exercise at all.

If your knees hurt what about a stationary bike or something where your knees aren't bearing weight?

I don't say this to brag - I say it to give encouragement because there is no one as adverse to exercise and cutting back than me and I did it because I decided to. Once you hit the mental point where you're damn well going to do it, it just happens. Good luck !