The Gym can wait just get fit first. I think as we Age we all get a bit shorter Jay.
There is nothing wrong with my health that keeps me from going to the gym. The sciatica causes my right foot to be numb and tingly. I can still walk on it. Degenerative disk disease, which is what is causing the sciatica, is not something which can be cured, it is simply part of the aging process....and that sucks! The purpose of the MRI is to figure out which nerves are affected and whether steroid shots in the spine would help ease the sciatica discomfort. I've done physical therapy which didn't seem to make much difference. I can do the exercises I learned in physical therapy on my own at considerably less expense then seeing the physical therapist twice a week.
I will very slowly ease back into a gym routine, starting with just some cardio three or four times a week. My blood pressure was high and cardio should help lower it. I have been suffering from depression lately, cardio should help with this too. The good news from the doctor was that my cholesterol was much lower then a year ago. My total cholesterol was 159 which is in the good range (anything under 200 is good). Anyway, I must be doing something right, at least in terms of diet. My weight was down 6 lbs. from a year ago, which is good since I haven't been working out much and eating less. It's not like I am in danger of getting too skinny anytime soon. LOL!
