Quote Originally Posted by LBTC
Jo, are you doing any high impact exercise or lifting weights? The bits i've read recently indicate that the latest studies show those types of exercise actually do more to increase bone density than calcium! It seems contradictory, but anything where you jar your body around apparently makes the bones stronger!
go figure

Namaste,
~T~
Hi T,
I thought the exact same thing that is why it was a rude awakening for me. I have to admit that I was never a milk drinker and out of sheer laziness and thinking that I do ride my bike on a regular basis that my bone density would be fine. BTW bike riding in and out doors is my only exercise.

The book by Nancy Clark came in the mail today. I just had time to read the first few pages, but so far I think it is exactly what I was looking for. I am in complete agreement with what you mentioned to Snowtulip & Jayne. It does take time and as time goes by it is not so difficult to maintain. I also am in the best shape I have been in and feel the best (except for the bd problem) but because I am bringing my cycling up a notch this year, I figured I would fine tune what I have been doing as far as eating habits for increasing endurance. It never hurts to expand knowledge.

I also would like to add that I do not believe in deprivation. As far as those wonderful goodies go (like the St Pat's green and white cookie I had tonight, with milk of course ) everything in moderation!