Does your friend hate your weight because he doesn't like how you look, or because he is worried about you and wants you to feel happier and be able to get around more?

I wish I could suggest something for your back, but if I had any idea what might help I would have told myself months ago. Have you ever seen a specialist about it? I've only seen a doctor once about my back, but he didn't know much so didn't help.

I never used to like walking, and I still don't sometimes, but I do it as it's about the only exercise I'm capable of. I would like to play sports too but I'm a bit fat for that, plus I have nobody to play with anyway. I used to play Squash (I think you call that Racquet Ball in the USA?) and I'm sure I looked a site bouncing around the court! I played badminton for a while too years ago and I really miss playing both.