In addition to (slow) weigh loss, I have also been doing 2 other things since the spring of last year. I take a collagen supplement especially for joints and tendons, and SAMe (S-adenosyl-L-methionine), a supplement that has been researched for things like osteoarthritis and depression and found to be effective for some folks. So, I began taking it, and it has been really helpful. Several months after I started with this combination, when my orthopedic surgeon saw me walk AFTER the bone-on bone ex-ray results he was pretty surprised - in a good way. He was even interested in what I had been doing that helped (a surgeon!) Note: SAMe doesn't work for everyone, and dosage varies, so you have to 'experiment'. I am currently on a relatively low dose. If it's 'placebo', it's been working for almost a year now.... and I'll take it 🙂
A good and helpful summary of SAMe - uses, side effects, etc. can be found on Mt. Sinai's website. Mayo also has good information.
This is a great question! All the best in finding what works for you!