Have not exercised

[honk 780]

It could be the gym I attend but there are a lot of people, regardless of size, who I think look really silly so I don't think I look any worse. FYI I had a woman come up to me in the changing room who said she told her mother that someone at the gym used a snorkle and now her elderly mother feels comfortable swimming using one. I'd had several people ask about the MP3 player and one who told me that it had been the best exercise advice she had ever received (crazy huh). When I started swimming my pool was hosting extra high school swim teams (the other local pool was under repair; I would walk out of the changing room and there would be 50 parents watching practice. I would walk by them and get in the open lane. I figure people can't judge me for being fat and then judge me because I look funny when I excerise.

[btrieger 21]

Yeah...like my *feet*!

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doh!

[JanB23 23]

I figure people can't judge me for being fat and then judge me because I look funny when I excerise.

I admire you for being so brave. I dont think i could do it.

[G Rose 0]

I looked around and found a snorkel for lap swimming and training. It's called the Swimmer's Snorkel by Finis and it seems to run about $35. I think I'll give it a go soon! Thanks for the idea.

[MaineJackie 3]

I just started exercising as well. My doctor doesn't recommend walking as she sees it as 'inefficient". Also, living in Maine, it is starting to be that time of year when walking outside can be more of a challenge.

I go the gym and ride the recumbent bike. I was riding for 20 minutes last week, 25 minutes now this week......and I will keep adding to it slowly. I don't go crazy for that 25 minutes...if I need to slow down and stop....I do.....for a minute or two......and then start again.

I have an issue with my leg that makes some exercise challenging. I am hoping once I drop some more weight, my options for exercising will increase. When the weather is nice, I will add walking as I just like getting out and getting fresh air. Plus I live in a great neighborhood where everyone is out walking (although I may need to rent a big dog or a little kid to fit in...)

I do know, my challenge has been making working out a PRIORITY. I have "scheduled" it into my week. Monday, Thursday, Friday evening....and either Saturday or Sunday.

This is for life....so I can ease into it.

[nomorejellybelly 77]

Definitely, start with walking. You can do it.