I am 54 and struggle with arthritis in my hips and knees, aggravated, I am sure, by the extra weight I carry. What really distresses me is the weakness I feel after two years of being housebound due to depression and anxiety. That along with balance issues makes it difficult for me to take good walks like I used to. I have had 4 face plant falls in the last 6 years so I am fearful to walk by myself.

Poor self care, anxiety, and a lack of health insurance for the past two years has left me with a body in poor shape, but I don't think it's too late to turn it around if I start making some changes. I don't have diabetes or high blood pressure dispite being 100 lbs overweight, so that's a good thing😊.