Newbie lots of pain when walking.

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  • GFON
    GFON Posts: 8 Member
    I found this place when I had already lost 25 lbs. Now I am down 34lbs. I did it by watching what I ate and walking, I think walking is the greatest tool we have as almost anyone can do it. I am just like you as to how much I weigh.. As others have said you need the right shoes. New balance cross trainers have worked well for me. It will hurt at first. Your muscles are not used to walking and they were not designed to handle the weight that we put on them. Take it slowly if you have to. You will get through the pain if you keep at it. I really enjoy my walks now. Good luck to you.
  • huntclan
    huntclan Posts: 26
    New shoes helped my shins. I use cross trainers, but I'm just a noob too.
  • EmilyMCO
    EmilyMCO Posts: 10
    Along with setting mini goals regarding distance/time spent walking, I recommend also setting mini goals for stretching. It doesn't really burn calories, but it can help ease certain aches and pains and it can help you do something positive for your body (and psyche) even if you can't put the miles in yet......... Last year, I had trouble with plantar fasciitis (which was aggravsted by walking too aggressively when I weighed too much- after I stopped and analyzed the situation, I realized that daily stretching of my feet was AS important as the walking I wanted to do, but couldn't yet.
  • tafap1
    tafap1 Posts: 3
    Hi leo,

    I was 321lb i am now 306.4 in 15 days i was suffering the same problem as you with the pain don't over do it but keep up the walking but when you have the pain take a rest i can now walk for miles before the pain comes on again. I also ride a bike which is very good i have just completed the London to Brighton bike ride which is 60 miles so keep it up friend it does get easier.

    Regards

    Dave
  • AtlantaWriter
    AtlantaWriter Posts: 91 Member
    Leo, I had to take some weight off before I could do any serious exercise, even walking. My joints were in bad shape. What I discovered, though, was water aerobics. It was something I could do and not be in pain. It's great exercise. I've gained some weight back, so walking is hurting me again, so I"m back in the pool. Also, if you can get one of those little trampolines and exercise on that to an exercise video, it keeps impact down on your joints. Good luck and DON'T GIVE UP!
  • Jolene8992
    Jolene8992 Posts: 127 Member
    Leo, I started out at 270. Tried walking in my worn out adidas tennis shoes. Bac pain and shin splints. Got fitted at. A running shop for a pair of Asics nimbus gels. OMG. The differencwe was incredible. I have ad 4 back surgeries so the treadmill is easier for me, because holding on to side rails decreases my back pain. Started out at only 3 minutrs. Now I am at 2 miles. Oh yeah get some good running socks. Was wearing my loose diabetic socks and the friction was causing my feet to burn. All this was just trial and error. Good luck. I really do understand.
  • DonnaMarieAnn39
    DonnaMarieAnn39 Posts: 9
    Thanks for your thoughts! I, too, broke my ankle-last Sept.. It was broken in 3 places. I had surgery and months of rehab. Walking is not much fun. I'm thnking maybe I should join our local community center and just walk in the pool for an hour. Maybe 3 times a week. How does that sound? ( I've tried water aerobics. I'm not very coordinated and it was stressful).

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