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[quote=Anonymous]I used to be very athletic then a handful of years ago I was in an accident that completely wrecked my knee. I've had 2 surgeries (ACL replacement, MCL and miniscus repair), countless hours of PT, injections, etc. and it still holds me back. I'm told I'll definitely have arthritis in this knee and I'm pretty much bone on bone now, which I struggle with when exercising.

Fast forward and Ive put on weight. I just turned 50 and have been mistaken for early pregnant due to the menopause stomach. 😞

I've done WW, Noom, cut carbs...you name it. I feel deprived all the time and nothing is improving. I think I need to find a workout that I can sustain that can help me lose weight/inches but I don't have to struggle as much with my knee (no running/jumping, for example).  I like swimming but finding enough time for that can be hard, plus getting run over by impatient iron man swimmers has been frustrating.

I've been walking 4-5x/week (which I can manage as long as I'm on a flat, solid surface) but a friend suggested weights or one of the newer workout places. Seems intimidating to figure out, and I've had several uncomfortable convos with 20-something gym workers who completely ignore what I'm asking. I'm not sure I want to deal with a trainer (haven't had great experiences with them in the past, I've tried 2 that come to the house).

Definitely don't feel in touch with the many newer workout options out there. Any suggestions for things to try that would help make a difference? Anything that might be fun and that I won't hate or feel embarrassed showing up to at my age/out of shapeness? I'd love to know what you would do?

Thank you!!!!
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