[Iheartsushi418]

Most gyms offer a couple of consultations with a personal trainer. You should check into that and tell him/her what your goals are and the trouble you are having. Aside from that I would probably recommend the uphill walking to build up the muscles in your legs first and strengthen your core which will give you better balance and help you do the squats and lunges correctly. Squats and Lunges are two exercises that can have a big negative impact if done incorrectly.

[SnowboundChick]

Thanks everyone for the advice and tips. I do have correct form believe it or not, I've worked with 3 trainers over the years (we don't actually have a gym with trainers here just a community gym). I haven't done any up and down hill walking since last summer and you are right that did help, I'll have to start that up again. Even wall squats with the ball hurt as well. I do use the leg press at work and I don't put any weight on it yet. I didn't know that about the sugar, starches and processed carbs. I'll have to look into that. I was just telling dh who has joint pain many of his joints. Over the years I got him addicted to Pepsi, I mention this and he was willing to give it a go, maybe. I will look into this more and see what is workable for me. It's funny that I brought this up, I'm just study a Injury prevention and first aid unit for the Fitness and Nutrition program I'm doing.

Thanks everyone for your support.