On my Weight Loss Journey

Dexter in Rain Gear, since its foul out there

Since I have lost close to thirty pounds (this time around) and getting close to a normal weight, I hear people congratulate me. It is weird. I am told, “but you worked so hard!” In reality, I did not. Or at least, it has not felt like such.

But you exercise!

If I don’t, I miss it. It is something my body has gotten used to. So it demands it.

But there have been other important changes. My knees hurt when it’s cold, but not all the time. As counter-intuitive as it sounds, walking works better than Tylenol since moving gets the old joints oiled up. And I can hear it now, but arthritis! Here, from a physical therapist:

Moving is essential if you are living with arthritis! Exercise helps to limit pain and improve joint motion. It also boost energy levels, improves strength to support your joints, and prevents falls and future injuries. Movement helps your joints be healthier. First, movement increases the synovial fluid in your joints which is basically acts like an oil that helps the joints move smoother. Second, exercise increases circulation in the body which increases circulation to the joints bringing good oxygen and nutrients to the joints. Also, research shows joint movement activates genes associated with rebuilding cartilage. Dr. John Hardin, a professor of medicine and orthopedic surgery at Albert Einstein College…