Video's, Excersize Programs and help (cross post)

I am new to these message boards and have not yet been approved for my surgery. I go to college full time MW but otherwise am home. I can't afford a gym membership and even if I could, we have no transportation at this time. I am not able to do a lot of extensive cardio workouts but am looking for a few good tapes or cable shows that last no more than 30 minutes. My BMI is over 50 and I am extremely obese so it is difficult to get out and do more than just walk. I do that, but I am embarassed and there are people in the area that I would rather not see at this time. I know, it seems stupid. I can do some basic excersizes and was looking for some specific lists or charts or even pictural formats that I could put on my wall and go one excersize to the other. I need something more concrete and I am very visual. I plan to do this in the morning, afternoon and then before bedtime. I am drinking tons of water but this isn't doing any good without the physical attribute. Please help if you know of any good links, or places to get the video's. I am not averse to spending a little money, but don't know what is available for those who are so morbidly obese. Thanks

Hi Kim, I'm Sabrina and I'm pretty much in the same boat as you. To start off walking is a great cardio worout, even if it means walking down your block down a few houses at first. I know that for visual/photo workout ideas, you can put you cursor on "Forums," which is found towards the top of this page. Then, click on "exercise and fitness". Scroll down a whiel until you get to the section that reads "Focus Exercises" and click on "Beginner level exercise". Good luck to you! Sabrina

Hi Kim, You don't have to explain to any of us about not wanting to walk in public. I'm sure we all understand! Leslie Sansone's Walk Away the Pounds series are excellent, inexpensive and can be done at home even by the SMO. Best of luck to you! Juli

Hi Kim, I deeply apologize for my previous message today. I have to tell you your post grabbed my attention while I was shutting down my computer to go to work, and I missed the part about feeling uncomfortable about outdoor walks. I'm so embarrassed. That's the last time I try to read and rspond to a post quickly. I guess we live and learn. Sorry again : ( Sabrina