walking and back pain

Cyndi Thank you so much you give me hope I have a long road ahead of weight management before I can have surgery So I want to do as much as I can before I do have surgery to make it easier! you inspire me to do better and I know I can do it you have to be a strong person to carry around as much weight as I do :)

Hi Sarah,

The dilemma you are experiencing is what caused me to finally cave and have the surgery. I knew it was my body telling me it was suffering from my immense weight.I barely could get into the food store and shop and make it while i waited to check out. I'd hobble to the car and practically pass out from the pain in my back.

I wish I would have gone to water aerobics then instead of waiting until after surgery. The class is filled with super-obese people who feel positively skinny in the water. It is great exercise and will help you drop the weight.

Good luck!

Sharon

Hi Sarah,

I was almost 385 pounds at my highest and walking was  uncomfortable for me.  At a friends recommendation, I tried using a recumbent stationary bike, and I love it.  Its comfortable to sit in, and my leg muscles do all the work (they are strong from carrying me around! (smile).  Perhaps you could try one at a gym and see what you think.  I I bought mine at Costco and it was not-too-expenive.  I have it set up in my family room where I can watch tv while exercising.

I like having an exercise that is not subject to weather, and where I don't have to go anywhere to do it.  I can exercise for 2 minutes or 30, with little overhead.  It really works for me. 

I hope you find something that works for you. Exercise stimulates the metabolism, too, helping weight loss.

Best wishes,

Carol

Thank you all so very much for your amazing and encouraging words makes me feel less alone!