What am I pretending not to know?

It is October 23rd 2025, I’m turning 61 in December and I have issues to address. This is no certain order but I will lay it out.

Issue 1: The Hip

My friggin hip hurts everyday to some degree or other. Evidently, This is due to the beginning of arthritis. During a recent check up with an orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip replacements said that it is just a matter of time before I am back. The only question is how long can I manage with the pain.

He also recommended that I try a cortisone shot to confirm that the hip is the issue at which point I will be able to decide what to do next.

My current plan is to double down on the PT and strengthening exercises for the next 100 days then revisit where I am at.

Issue 2: The Weight

A contributing factor to my hip malady is most definitely inflammation due to poor food choice discipline, In the past 5 years I have gone up and down with the weight on the scale, body fat percentage and the degree of inflammation in my joints.