I hit 48 last year and decided it was finally time to get serious about my health.
I started with a strict keto plan and tried to incorporate light jogging three times a week. However, I kept hitting a wall that nobody really talks about in the fitness groups: my bladder. It felt like every time I tried to increase my intensity or even just go for a long walk, I was constantly scouting for the nearest restroom. I made the huge mistake of thinking I could just tough it out or that drinking less water would solve the issue. In reality, dehydrating myself just made my energy levels tank and my keto flu symptoms much worse.
I tried several things before finding a real solution, including those generic cranberry extracts and even some expensive pumpkin seed oils from the health food store. Neither did much for the actual urgency I felt during a workout. About four months ago, I started using NewEra Protect (i get it here, discounted!) after a friend in my yoga class mentioned it. I will be honest, I did not see a change in the first week, and I almost quit because I thought it was another dud. But I decided to stay consistent and take it exactly as directed every single morning with my first meal.
By the end of the second month, the difference was undeniable. My pelvic floor felt much more stable. I was not waking up multiple times a night anymore, which meant I actually had the energy to hit the gym. It supports that pelvic floor tone without the constant stress of accidents during jumping jacks or heavy lifts. It feels different because it addresses the comfort side of things rather than just being a temporary fix. Of course, results vary and you still have to do the work, but having that urinary comfort back has been a total game changer for my weight loss.