Fighting severe morbid obesity

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  • runningforthetrain
    runningforthetrain Posts: 1,037 Member
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    Absolutely fantastic. It takes a long time to change habits- so be patient with yourself. It looks like everyone here is confident you can do this! Great job!!!- please seek help or support anytime you need it and don't let discouragement take over. There will be bumps in the road-be in it for the long haul.
  • jadedone
    jadedone Posts: 2,449 Member
    edited August 2015
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    Kalikel wrote: »
    I tried running at like 175-180 pounds and it was great for a few weeks, then my knees said, "Oooowwwch!" So did one hip.

    So, I swim my asp off!! It's good for the muscles, great cardio (if you swim hard) and very easy on the joints. And I walk.

    When I'm thin, I'm going to try to run again. :)

    I would say ability to run is pretty complicated! Once I got the right shoes, it is OK for me, and I am in the 220s!

    But make sure you have some leg strength! Squats and lunges are awesome. If you have the muscles around your knee well developed, the running is easier. But if your legs are weaker (particularly in the areas around the knee) it'll be really really hard!


    And OP: congrats on your success!
  • kellyjellybellyjelly
    kellyjellybellyjelly Posts: 9,480 Member
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    Great job keep up the good work.

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