editorCourtney replied over 1 year ago:
Congratulations, DebiBabe for getting through your health issues, and that's great that your body seems to be recovering well. It must be frustrating to know that your health is on the mend but that you struggle with losing the weight that came with it. Not drinking soda (diet or regular) is a great first step. Exercise is definitely important for feeling your best, so I would suggest starting with power walking, which doesn't put as much pressure on your joints as high-impact activities like running. Shoot for 30 minutes of walking, and walk as fast as you can taking long strides and moving your arms as you go. Do it as many times a week as you can. If you live close to a nature park or forest, walking the trails at a brisk pace will challenge you further and burn more calories. And although you say you watch what you eat (which is great), there are sneaky foods that seem healthy but actually work against us and keep the weight on. Namely, foods that boast "low fat" or "reduced fat." Check out this article on how low-fat foods can backfire: http://www.youbeauty.com/nutrition/fat-free-weight-gain
