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40something mom · 04-13-2009, 10:44 AM

I'm new to this forum and really need some advice on a new found problem. A little background - I'm 48, 5'7", 120 lbs. and have been a gym rat for the past 20 years. I've always used supplements (MetRX, Creatine..) along with exercise. I had my first (and only child) at 40. I returned to my pre-pregnancy body within weeks of giving birth. Along with pregnancy came a herneated disc, then another and then surgery. I was told not to run (not even on a treadmill), but did so anyway.

In a nutshell after 8 years, and three back surgeries, I absolutely can no longer run safely. I've been substituting 30 minutes (about 4 miles) on my Agile, Smooth instead of running. During the past year, my stomach (which has always been flat as a board) changed - it now looks like a pillow - YIKES! The rest of my body remained tone. Could this be a result of not running? ......is it an age thing???? Nothing else has changed in my diet, or exercise program. Do I need a different supplement? Please help! Is there any other 40 somethings out there with this problem??

04-13-2009, 10:44 AM	#1
40something mom Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 1	I'm new here and Need HELP I'm new to this forum and really need some advice on a new found problem. A little background - I'm 48, 5'7", 120 lbs. and have been a gym rat for the past 20 years. I've always used supplements (MetRX, Creatine..) along with exercise. I had my first (and only child) at 40. I returned to my pre-pregnancy body within weeks of giving birth. Along with pregnancy came a herneated disc, then another and then surgery. I was told not to run (not even on a treadmill), but did so anyway. In a nutshell after 8 years, and three back surgeries, I absolutely can no longer run safely. I've been substituting 30 minutes (about 4 miles) on my Agile, Smooth instead of running. During the past year, my stomach (which has always been flat as a board) changed - it now looks like a pillow - YIKES! The rest of my body remained tone. Could this be a result of not running? ......is it an age thing???? Nothing else has changed in my diet, or exercise program. Do I need a different supplement? Please help! Is there any other 40 somethings out there with this problem??