I feel your pain on the back issue. I visit the chiropractor everytime I come in. The doc tells me I need to quit lifting so heavy, stay away from dead-lifts, which I don't do and squats. I don't do those either. Hey doc, I carry an additonal 45-60lbs of kit on the job!! Maybe thats why my hips are out?Hmmmm! Its been a few year struggle to get where I am at now. Its hard and finding "time" is the main excuse I hear about fitness. Sometimes it takes a doctor to tell you hey, your going to die if you don't do something!! Or, if anything, do it for your kids. Be there for them. I woild have to dig up pics of me back than. It was before the digital age of cameras. My job always dictated my fitness at that time. Big and fat for corrections leaner, more endurance for what I do now. Besides, if Tracy kicks me out, I would not have a hard time finding a new one!! SHUT UP DEWILD!!!!LOL!!!