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Not sure what you mean here. My BMI is right at 18 and I assure you I am healthy. I am fit, extremely active, and eat enough food to fuel a horse.

I'm not speaking for anybody at VF because I don't know their history. They might or might not have had an eating disorder. Either way, I don't think this is the reason for no diet talk at VF. As far as I know, the no diet talk is based on the fact that there are so many different opinions...

Mine are wall to wall like gratefuldog's, so they don't move at all. That seems to be the best method to keep them from moving.

Thank you. You are very kind! That means a lot to me. I tend to have my head in the sand most of the time, so your perception (the pecking order thing) is probably more astute than mine. And you are definitely also one of those people who make VF a great place. And don't get me wrong, I've...

I've been a member for almost 20 years now. I find it a helpful, supportive place. It's just like ANY forum... there are disagreements and feelings can get hurt. I've never been on any forum that this wasn't the case at some point. I would definitely not say there is a pecking order... at...

Interestingly enough, I saw my doctor today for my yearly checkup and we had the "bone density" conversation. My scores were not as low/high (I forget how they are read) as yours, and she was happy with what she saw from 5 years ago. I was through menopause at that point too, so I feel pretty...

I'm very suspicious of all super calcium drugs. There are just too many downsides to taking them. That said, your situation sounds extreme. I am in no position to recommend that you take it or don't take it. I was diagnosed with osteopenia a few years back. I really never changed what I...

Thanks for the article! I am finally able to do unassisted pull ups and chin ups for the first time in my life! There was no way I was going to get there at home. I trained several different ways, but I did it at the gym. This machine (assisted dip/chin/pull up machine) is the thing that...

I also broke my wrist. It has been about 5 years for me now, but I would say my right wrist (the one I broke) is as strong, or maybe even stronger, than the left. I attribute it to intense therapy right after my cast came off. It was awful, and painful and hard, but I powered through it...

It's true, you will get stronger as you progress, but the main thing you need to remember is that correct form is much more important than how heavy you go! If you lift too heavy, your form will suffer. Improper form can cause injury, as well as limit your progress. Good luck! You can do it!

Very true! Haha! I would attribute the fact that they zip around is in those kinds of sports to their youthful bodies. They are much more flexible and agile.

Interesting thought. I actually think the opposite. Just for the sake of discussion, I think it would be much easier to learn as the adult I am now because I am less fearful now than I was then. I do know it's easier to learn things when you are young, like a foreign language, but as far as...

Good for you that you're going to venture out into a whole new world! Living where (and how) I do, I cannot imagine not driving. I've been driving for 43 years. I got my first car at age 16 and have been driving ever since. I drive 15,000 - 20,000 miles per year. It's not unlike me to jump...

I totally agree that too much cardio will interfere with muscle development. I was a perfect example of that until about 2 years ago. I was an avid runner, and ran around 30 miles per week. I also did strength training and HIIT workouts (mainly Cathe). I just never had any real visible...

I completely understand your concern. It isn't easy for me to take a break either, but I have been working on that lately because I know that rest is essential. I have never had to take a break as long as you are talking about, but I doubt it's going to hurt you. One thing you CAN control is...

I take other supplements too, but my favorite multivitamin/multimineral supplement is One A Day Women's Pro Edge.

Okay, I love this meme. It sums it up perfectly for me!

My sister used to have frequent nosebleeds. The doctor advised her to take extra Vitamin C and they stopped. I don't know if this was the reason, but it couldn't hurt to try. I've always heard that Vitamin C decreases the fragility of small capillaries, so it makes sense.

Thanks for the link to Cathe's comments on those of us who sweat a lot. I have both factors at work....lots of humidity where I am, and I am very fit. Honestly, even though my copious amounts of sweat are a nuisance, I would rather be efficient at cooling off my body than not. I have a friend...

This is just an article on the internet, so take it for what it's worth, but makes sense to me. Those of us who are fitter, sweat more..... Does sweating more mean you are more fit?