Dear Nina:

I am glad we are communicating about losing weight because I have a comment about you running (“I still don’t have the courage to run in public”)- running is not a good way to lose weight. It is unsafe, especially for an overweight person. Injuries running are frequent resulting in you not being able to even walk and so it defeats the purpose. When you run, both legs are in the air often and when you hit the ground, the weight of the whole body lands on your joints, frequently causing injury. And… the more weight, the more stress on your joints, knees in particular.

Walking, fast walking is the best way to go!

I am glad you went for a walk. And yes, people cancel, so got to go by yourself.

Regarding the relatives coming over for lunch and you dreading their questions: you can prepare for those questions, right here, if you’d like. Come up with the questions and figure out what answers would be best for you to say. I can help with that!

anita