Well, RStar, I am hoping to avoid those issues as long as possible. My husband had back problems years ago {he was only about 34 or so} and the prospect of surgery....
Then, my m-i-l had hip replacement. That was really eye opening for me. I noticed a lot of my heavy friends {which I was} starting to walk differently because of their weight, to compensate. That made me think of how it would eventually effect my hips, too.
So, I do what I can. And, when I walk, to try and save the wear on my hips, I try and walk off of driveways and use the curves in the sidewalk {duh, whatever those are called}.
I used to work out harder but now I just try and work out regularly.
Walking is really good, though. When I wake up all kinked up, I think 'Oh, I hurt, I am not going...' but then I go and as I walk it seems to help work things out.
Except for my feet getting tired.
