As some of you know, I have spent most of the summer - and a fair deal of money - rebuilding my life, item by item.  First it was needed furniture.  Then I took care of my wardrobe (actually ongoing but when is it not?).  I also re-joined the gym in order to build strength and feel better about myself ( Read more... )

Well, it looks like I've gone and done it.  After starting up what I thought was a well balanced exercise routine earlier this summer, I have injured my back through repeated uneven stresses between stomach and back muscles.  I ended up strengthening my abs nicely but not so my back muscles.  As a result, I now have a slight disk problem.

I first ( Read more... )