Anybody find a remedy for being stiff in the mornings?

No, but I do recognize this and will follow this thread!

I don’t know that I was ever really stiff in the mornings, but I cut way back on sugar and started doing yoga almost two years ago and my body felt so much better almost immediately. I remember my hips feeling the most significantly different. I now do yoga daily - usually in the evening before bed and I am never stiff in the morning (I’m 49). So I’d recommend yoga and/or stretching for sure.

Stretch before going to bed. Stretch before getting out of bed. Stretch whenever you can during the day.

It may feel counterintuitive, but use your body more. Move more. Keep moving. We add more conveniences into our lives that keep us from walking, bending, reaching, stooping, resisting. Do all of these things. Keep using your body.

Then stretch some more.

I have severe osteoarthritis throughout my body with boths knees and one hip already replaced at age 42 - I'm 52 now. I'm very stiff in the morning. I alternate between taking Aleve and prescription Voltaren. Really what helps me the most though is movement. Walking into the Y I'm so stiff and thinking I'm not going to make it through class, but walking out I feel so much better. I can't do yoga type of classes since I can't knee due to plastic kneecaps, but I do cardio step, a strength training class, Zumba, and high fitness (old school aerobics).

Stretch before bed, stretch in bed when you awaken. Yoga classes are great.

Lose weight, cut the sugar, and increase your water intake. Even taking 10 pounds off makes a huge difference. Water is your best resource for hydrating your body. Up the oils in your diet for joint health, and look for a collagen supplement.

You say you do weight training, but is it intensive enough? I have genetic issues with hip flexibility and range of motion and the biggest thing that helped was to build the muscles around my hips and thighs. So, I lift heavy and do squats to build the muscles. And stretch to keep flexible. Stretch every single day, no excuses. Most you can do lying on the floor lol so really, no excuses.

I'll be 60 this year, keeping flexible and in shape is a constant project. The older we get, the easier it is to lose strength and flexibility.

I'm not sure of the density but it is the white one which I think is more entry level. I haven't felt the need to go to something that is more firm yet. Mine is the standard 36" one. 

I agree when I over do sugar, it can be a culprit. I started taking Magnesium supplements about 6 months ago and it has made a big difference with morning stiffness. I used to get up in the morning and immediately take Aleve. After a month or so of taking the Magnesium, I realized I had stopped taking the Aleve because I no longer needed it. Taking a hot shower first thing in the morning also is very helpful for me.

I get down on the floor and stretch right after getting out of bed. Knee to chest stretches and a few others to stretch my hips. Makes a difference for me.