Need advice about exercising (extreme weight loss)

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  • cath1646
    cath1646 Posts: 27 Member
    47Jacqueline wrote: »
    Like the above person, if you have joint issues or pain, try water workouts. Try aqua fitness if you want a total workout, which swimming won't give you. Most traditional aquatic workouts use a combination of water-based equipment and aerobics, Aqua workouts come in variations of Tabata and Boot Camp.Aqua Zumba is all cardio, AcquaPole is a full body workout, AquaCycling does more than spin. Aqua Boxing is also great.

    I wish we had those options were I live! Unfortunately our 1 public swimming pool is closed most of the year.. :(
  • vivmom2014
    vivmom2014 Posts: 1,649 Member
    Fellow Leslie Sansone fan here. I find her perky chatter mostly very encouraging. Certain things she will say stay with me. For instance, "Believe in the small doses." Very powerful!

    Stay with it. Good for you!!
  • cath1646
    cath1646 Posts: 27 Member
    vivmom2014 wrote: »
    Fellow Leslie Sansone fan here. I find her perky chatter mostly very encouraging. Certain things she will say stay with me. For instance, "Believe in the small doses." Very powerful!

    Stay with it. Good for you!!

    Oh yes! She's really great to listen to while walking even at the easiest of her workouts (that I'm doing right now) she's very encouraging!
  • Sued0nim
    Sued0nim Posts: 17,456 Member
    I approve of this thread

    But I'm not going to wish you luck ...you've got this OP ..enjoy committing to a healthier life
  • rankinsect
    rankinsect Posts: 2,238 Member
    I wasn't at 400, but I was at 350, although I really seriously started dieting around 320.

    I love my recumbent exercise bike. I eventually bought a Bowflex which I use in addition to the bike, so I can do both strength and cardio, but anything is better than nothing.

    I will say that the exercise isn't really for weight loss - the diet will do that, and on 2k calories per day, you should lose weight fairly aggressively and still have nice big meals (I am doing an 1800/2200 split on rest/exercise days myself, and I'm losing aggressively even though I'm "only" around 272 pounds). But I fully agree that exercise really improved my life in a lot of other ways, so I'd recommend doing what you can.
  • gawworthington
    gawworthington Posts: 1,131 Member
    check out you tube videos for chair exercises. I found them helpful and good for those that don't want to stress the joints
  • cath1646
    cath1646 Posts: 27 Member
    Thank you all for your answers and your advice! It helped a lot! :)
  • newheavensearth
    newheavensearth Posts: 870 Member
    xX_PhoenixRising_Xx wrote: »
    You've got some good advice in here! I was 329 lbs when I started and I honestly just walked. It wasn't very far or very fast, but I did it consistently. I got faster and went further as I lost weight and got fitter from the walking. After a bit I joined a gym and added in more cardio and weights, but even 4 years later and in maintenance I still do a lot of walking.
    cath1646 wrote: »
    lacroyx wrote: »
    I was almost 100 lbs more than you when I began a few years back. Walking is all I did when I started. I did short distances 1 to 2 miles and increased my distance and pace over time as I got fitter. I don't know if others mentioned it previously but investing in a good pair of shoes helps a ton. I also run now but when I started I still went to a running shoe store to get fitted. Having a pair of shoes that fit your feet type makes a world of difference. I also got moisture wicking socks to help against rubbing, chaffing and blisters developing on your feet.

    thank you! It's good to hear of others that have succeeded! And yes I bought good running shoes, thinking the same!

  • krithsai
    krithsai Posts: 668 Member
    cath1646 wrote: »
    MaggotPig wrote: »


    To the OP: have you considered a pedometer?

    Well done with the great start you've already made with the exercise, it can be daunting to begin with. My only regret is that I didn't start sooner!

    I hadn't but I think I will. Thank you!

    Yes to this! I've become so much more conscious about moving more since I bought a Fitbit. Highly recommend it.
  • kissedbythesunshine
    kissedbythesunshine Posts: 416 Member
    Those Leslie Sansone workouts are awesome. She has a sweet fun spirit about her and very easy to follow workouts. I would stick with those for now. Good luck:)
  • concordancia
    concordancia Posts: 5,320 Member
    You just have to listen to your body. I can't do the Leslie Sansone workouts: for some reason the marching hurts my back (I have degenerative discs, so a lot of things that people think should be good for you aren't good for me).
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