I've since joined a gym right in town, and I go in the mornings.

It's rough, I have to get up early (as in, 4.30ish) to get into town and to the gym, and then I have a dip (not always but often) and a shower, and get into the office much later than I like. But it means I'm exercising - and it's much better for me physically in the morning than trying to do it at lunch or after work.

Haven't had any big results yet (lost about 5kg over 2 months) but my back is complaining less than it was in the first 4 weeks, and I'm hopeful that will continue to improve as my back and hips strengthen.

And then I will be able to work out harder, which should get better results.

It's a long term thing, but yeah, I've been consistently getting to the gym 3-5 times a week since joining. Even over Christmas