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Bone Coach - How do you know it works?
Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Nov 8 9:44am | Replies (215)Comment receiving replies
Sue, it is a work in progress, but I’m moving forward daily. I switch things up, but a walk daily is non negotiable. I use a weighted vest (I’m finally up to 10lbs, and my goal is the recommended 10% of body weight..so 12lb is my goal.) I alternate days of doing free weights exercise,Fishman Yoga 12 poses and Meeks method exercises. I eat mostly plant based (I’m a vegan for 30+years, but recently stopped ALL added sugar (6 months ago). I take vitamins, but not crazy amounts and get most from food, but as I age my appetite had gotten so low that supplements are getting necessary. I definitely take B12, a good multi, K2, D3,DHA, magnesium and C. I emphasize protein, calcium and fiber in my diet. That’s it, so far. Ha!
You are lucky to have gotten the daddy gene! I got my moms crummy gene snd have been working for most of my life to not follow her path of self care, which was zero! I’m trying …
I’m envious of your current status of bone health, but please keep vigilant. Women don’t have it easy in this aging game. Whatever you do, muscle strength is vital for your future. Work on that and flexibility. You want to be able to get up if you fall! My friend told me she was unable to get on the floor and then get up… terrifying!! I watched videos on this very thing and am now able to get down and up without much grunting!! Haha!
Thanks for checking out those links. And continue to stay strong and well… Barb
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What weighted vest do you use (can you provide a link please)?
Hi Barb. You are very dedicated and diligent in your dietary and exercise regimen. Good for you! I am still trying to figure some things out and have something else going on that's causing chronic pain--going on 4 years now. I've seen a bunch of docs and had every x-ray and MRI of my spine I can have. I'm going to see a different endocrinologist in a couple of weeks (has taken over 6 months to get in to see her), as I didn't feel very confident in the doctor I've initially seen. I didn't want to take Fosamax, as I need ongoing dental work. I'm glad to hear another person on here has had positive results with that. I have been doing the Forteo injections for about 5 months now and am aware that it makes me very tired, but it's hard to know for certain what other side effects it may be causing (brain fog, I'm pretty certain about too) because I'm in pretty much constant pain. But I didn't mean to go into all this. My question for you is how do you get enough calcium in a vegan diet? Thank you in advance for your reply.
Michelle
Do you use dairy to get your calcium?
What types of foods do you eat for their calcium content? Do you keep a journal to log how much calcium you intake daily? Thank you in advance for your help with these questions.
Hi Barb, I am new to this discussion about the bone coach and just found this mayo clinic thread. Do you have a program or work with a MD? Do you have osteoporosis?.
I just got diagnosed with severe osteoporosis and the Endocrinologist scared me terribly. I am very petite and have a history of not being able to tolerate medications and have ended up in the ER several times through the years because of horrific side effects. I don't take pharmaceuticals and this doctor insists that nothing will work to improve bones other than the risky medicines that are promoted with serious and and life threatening side effects. I am so stressed as I have other health issues to deal with. Do you have a doctor , or how did you come up with your daily routine?. I was considering the Bone Coach only because I am at a loss and there doesn't seem to be another program out there. Do you know of any other recommendations, or where I could find a qualified professional to work with? I'd be thankful for any help with this.....Lolamarie
I'm not vegan but I'd say I'm more whole-foods-plant-based 90% of the time (I do eat salmon occasionally). However, I'm having difficulty getting enough protein from plants. I eat smallish portions so I'm wondering if I should resort to a protein powder. How do you do get enough protein on an vegan diet? Also how much C do you take? That's the one supplement I don't take and even though it's in my multi, I'm sure it's not enough.
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OH yes, Barb - I work on keeping strong - PT just added 4 new exercises this week to my regimen. 3 years ago I was semi-invalid from a very long lung infection and chronic pain, in 2020 (yup, during Covid) I went through comprehensive Pain Rehab to get moving and living again, and I haven't let up since. Now I see my PT "wizard" for Myofascial Release, Manual therapy, and custom exercise design, every 3 months for a "tuneup" or as needed if pain pops up. Also use visualization, relaxation, diet & exercise. I am an occasional carnivore, but except for a bit of dark chocolate & a daily cup of cafe con leche, eat a largely unprocessed diet & weigh the same as I did 35 years ago when I was a runner. I'm working on outliving my Godmother, who is still in her own apartment at 95...and maybe even see great grandchildren.
Sue