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@maureenanne

I'm so disappointed to hear of your results with OsteoStrong. I have been looking into this and had high hopes for some help. I have severe osteoporosis, have fractured both hips and at least 1 spinal fx, that I know of. Last dexa was -4.8 in spine. I took 1 Prolia shot in April and had massive adverse reaction. I won't take any more meds. Have discovered Dr McCormick on You tube, bought his book, and now looking into his supplements. But the exercise part of this is scary. I walk in a sports pool with resistance weights on most days, but I know it's not enough. In answer to your question, according to the folks at OsteoStrong, you would need to lift 4.2x your body weight to build bone. That sounds pretty impossible to me, but they are trying to sell their program. If anyone else has any feedback on this, it would be greatly appreciated. Best of luck!

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I’m sorry that you are having to go through all of that. The theory behind Osteostrong was developed by NASA so there is some credibility there. (Without gravity, astronauts lost bone mass). And I really cannot lift my full body weight at 122 lbs. But the machines are designed to allow one to simulate the lift to trigger rapid growth. I did get stronger over time but never made it to the magic 4.+ level. I have been reading, with increased expectations, the recommended book, Yoga for Osteoporosis by Dr Loren Fishman, and plan to start with his recommended regimen. There is an interesting video of him on YouTube that you may find encouraging. (I ordered the book from Amazon).