💡 4 pounds of extra force on the knees for every 1 pound of body weight gained/lost during walking. That’s where the common statement comes from: Lose 1 lb → ~4 lbs less load on the knee per step Gain 1 lb → ~4 lbs more load on the knee per step This comes from a well-cited study in Arthritis & Rheumatism showing that each pound lost reduced knee joint load by about 4-fold per step. Why the confusion? Because knee forces change depending on the activity: Walking on flat gr

💡Vonda Wright was shared as a great resource for women and exercise after our 40s. I follow her on social media and she was the primary motivator for lifting heavier weights. How has your past shaped your activity today? I always rode my bike every single day in my childhood I was always outside every day-and for hours, playing, running, digging, kicking balls, jumping I rode horses all through my childhood up until middle school From middle school to high school I was alway

Food noise refers to persistent, intrusive thoughts, cravings, and mental chatter about food that can dominate a person's life, often leading to overeating, guilt, and difficulty managing weight. It acts like a constant mental obsession—distinct from physical hunger—about when, what, and how much to eat. Contributors to Food Noise 🧠Appetite-I noticed when I don't eat breakfast that has solid protein in it, I'm always looking for drama in the teachers lounge. 🧠Stress-this is

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