They always tell me to lose weight. 

Hopefully someday I will listen

@diehardbrownsfan said:

Here's mine after giving me my prostate exam and giving me my flu shot:

Actually, my doctor is just about as hot as that...without the open neckline.

@diehardbrownsfan said:

Before you do any strenuous exercise, see a doctor.  Get a physical.  Blood Pressure, blood work,, etc.  If you are okay, start out slowly.  Walking is good, but you have to do a brisk walk, not a zombie walk to get any benefit.  Exercise bike is good, as is treadmill.  Do some light dumb bell exercises to get your muscles working.  Also, if you're over 50 you should be seeing a doctor every six months for a physical.  Sheet can sneak up on you real quick.

I see my doctor now about once every 3-4 months....that include doing the blood pressure (which has always been good), and blood work. (its the blood sugar that is my issue).  She is the one that said get out and walk....and she agrees with you that it must be a fairly brisk walk....not just a light stroll.

and make vegetable/fruit juice. Or, start eating a lot of fresh fruit - organic preferred. A lot of vitamins get lost in cooking everything, especially enzymes. Anti-oxidants are a boost to your health - like green tea...You can go for more lean meats, less carbohydrates...

and...buy a good pair of tennis shoes. One time, with my worn out shoes, I slipped on some mud out near the garden, and in about one second, I went to the ground in the rain, on my elbow. Popped a rotator cuff completely in two. Wife came hurrying in from the living room to where I was in the kitchen, because I was so quiet. Had surgery.

another thing - you should take stock of your health. If you have a very bad knee or hip - not good to delay it. It causes more problems elsewhere - back/ankle.... see about getting whatever it is, fixed.

Don't sleep in your chair. I fell asleep in an awkward position while going over my adventure novel one more time, and woke up to my neck bothering me. I waited about two months, no better. So, I went to my chiropractor, and got my neck back in alignment.

And there are merits to herbal medicine - you should probably go to an expert.

and make good quality water your friend.