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whether or not my scale moves has a direction correlation on how much I work out.  Not how long but how consistentally I work out.  I've been doing a lot of walking as of late bc of my lower back problems, but, not so much gym time.  This week, I've been there 3 straight days going from 30-45-1hr in workouts. I took yesterday off bc of an out of town interview, but, plan to return this afternoon.  I see my Dr. next week, on Friday, and although I don't need a fill, I'd like to be down some serious LBs. The last time I saw her was Jan 28th when I had a fill bringing me to 9cc. 

Several years ago, after attempting to get back into shape by running, I threw out my hip and lower back (left side).  MRI revealed I had a bulging disc.  Every once and awhile it resurfaces, usually not related to exercise.  Last time, in Sept of 2010, it resurfaced as a result of dancing, drunk, in flip flops at a bar with wet floor and this time, after driving 12 hours over a period of 2 days 2 weeks ago.  What is tough is that they generally treat the strain with motrin 800 mg, 3 times a day for 2 wks or so.  BUT, HAVE YOU SEE THE SIZE OF THOSE PILLS?  They are hard to get down.  And, I kind of got them from the Ortho doctor and ignore taking them.  The pain had almost subsided and then it came back tenfold yesterday. So, I bought a bill crusher and now take themwith a shot of some liquid.  I needthe pain to subside and hence the inflammation so I canget back to the gym.