I started working out when I was 18, and continued on and off for years. In the last few years I have been diagnosed with a auto-immune disease which is attacking my joints in a very painful way. During the time it took to diagnose me, I put on quite a few pounds.
In the last year I have been able to start to work out with a trainer, who has been able to adapt exercises for me to do, since my grip is almost non-existent. I mainly do machine exercises and have lost about 60lbs so far. I still need to lose another 60lbs to help ease the burden on my joints.

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