Thanks so much to all of you. I appreciate all the suggestions. I have added another set to my Pilates (it is very gentle, so not too bad on my pain), and tried to start walkng again. It has been 100 or above almost all month, so gotta go when it's cool. i have lost a couple of pounds already. might just be water, but every little bit helps .

Always nice to meet another mom who has as many kids as I do. Makes me feel like I'm not the only one crazy enough to do it-lol.

Best wishes to all.