Over 300Lbs And Exercise

[manderoo 2]

I'm losing slowly but just cant seem to exercise, which I know will speed up the process.....at what point did you start exercising? How much how long?It feels overwhelming to me right now.

[pmartin323 13]

Just start out walking. Set little goals for yourself such as walking a block for 2 days then increase to 2 blocks and so fourth.

[NWgirl 574]

Start out with some low-intensity exercise, like walking or swimming. As you feel more comfortable, add more time or distance in. You could also buy an exercise DVD designed for larger people (I'm thinking Biggest Loser or Extreme Weight Loss makeover)- these usually have shorter timed workouts.

Whatever you do, try to find something you enjoy. I would also recommend a set of 2lb hand weights that you can use if you are sitting.

[mylynn1377 93]

I am at 312 right now and have found that swimming works for me. I am just aimlessly swimming and playing with my kids in the pool. I will be taking a Water aerobics class soon too. I got a treadmill for free from my almost sis in law and I have been getting on when I feel like it and just doing as much as I can. That's all you can do right now is as much as you can, but try to push yourself a little bit every time and before you know it you will be cranking up the incline and walking 45 minutes!

[Rojasanoll 920]

Treadmill seems to work for me. I started out walking only 10 minutes and at a slow speed. With a busy work schedule I walk on treadmill only 15 minutes in early morning. Then after dinner I walk for 10 minutes at a faster speed, cool down for 1 minutes, then walk for 10 minutes at a medium speed, cool down for 2 minutes. Then the last 10 minutes are fast, slow, medium speeds. The cool downs are for catching your breath and i usually walk at 1.5 miles speed during cool downs.

Enjoy your exercise and if you can, go down to a local Walmart and in the sporting goods section they have leg weight from 5 pounds to 20 pounds. This will tone the leg muscles while you exercise. Best wishes