Still going strong, but don't do it my way

Its awesome that you have come this far with your weight, but man you gotta eat some more and figure out a way to get active.


Im struggling with my weight now and im in about the same boat you are, but there are things you can do to get your heart rate up.


Have you tried an exercise bike or swimming? Even slow walking in a pool is good for you.
What about things like pushups and situps. I know they arent fun but i think getting your heart rate up will be the key to your next step.

Dont give up!

Thank you for posting your story. And awesome that you're willing to go about this a healthy way because it's not about being "skinny", it's about being around for yourself and your loved ones. Your story is one that I needed right now. I've lost 30 pounds now, 17 since joining MFP in Nov. and my family has FINALLY noticed my success and decided to jump on board. One of my sisters is over 300 lbs. and has been riding the "I can't" boat for awhile now, but wanted to at least try to eat better and do some exercise. She has a fused right ankle from a couple of times shattering the same ankle, so one of her biggest things is feeling like she "can't" exercise, she can't walk for more than 5 mins. straight. Please keep us updated on some cardio that works for you as I'd love to help her out in any way I can. One thing I'm going to suggest for her, and might work for you, is punching. I've been doing the 30 day shred, and Jillian says it's great for people with lower body injuries, to just stand slightly in a squat and throw punches and can actually get your heartrate to a fat burning level. Hope this helps, and wonderful progress so far! Just amazing.

You can do pushups on your knees and keep your feet off the ground. It might clash with your ego to use a "girl's" style, but my trainers all call it "box style" rather than "woman's style" or something like that. And my sensei always says the biggest impediment to success is ego (trying too hard, doing too much, not listening to your body... then failing)

I'm trying to think of other exercises you can do without putting pressure on your ankle, but I'm mostly coming up with water sports only. If that's not a problem for you, then I'd start learning to love swimming

There's a lot of weight lifting exercises you can do that don't put any pressure at all on your ankles - maybe you should try circuit training in the gym. When you sign up they always ask about pre or existing medical conditions, and they can show you what will work for your situation.

My gym has a monkey room that you'd probably love. Its got ropes and bars balls and stuff. Its all about balance, core strength, climbing ropes, chin-ups, balance across fit-balls.

You could probably do a lot of pilates exercises, and the ones you can't do can probably be modified.

Ok, that's me thinking about it for 5 minutes (procrastinating from my own work really). You can see there's plenty you can do. Don't take it in a bad way if I say (and I'm assuming here...) don't use your injury as an excuse not to exercise. Its a challenge for sure, but you've demonstrated that you're serious. You just have to let yourself succeed.

Good luck.

What a great story of determination, I am always amazed at the people here that have lost tremendous amounts of weight.
You giuys and girls are all in an inspiration to me when I am feeling whiny or lazy or sorry for my fluffy self.
Great job so far!

I am a rank amatuer so I really dont know much more than you I'm sure ,maybe even less actually, but what about getting your self some handweights and start doing what you can in a seated position. I am sure there are many exercises you can do that dont require weight bearing on your ankle. Water exercise would be fantastic I think if you have the means and availability of a pool. Think about what exercise people do to rehabilitate injuries, maybe seek advice from a professional. Maybe a person who is medically trained in sports injuries or something like that. Or maybe you could ask the Dr. who checked your gallbladder for a referral to get good suggestions so you dont further injure yourself .
I like the advice of the poster regarding ego getting in the way. Even lifting handweights in a chair while watching t.v is better than nothing. I know thats now gonna burn off another 100 pounds but it's a start.
If you cant or dont want to go to the gym yet, I would research online for exercises or DVD;s that work for your limitations.
I'm sure there are people here that can give you great advice on what worked for them.

I know you are serious and you can do this , hell you've LOST 100 POUNDS already that is AMAZING!!!
I wish you all the best, just keep moving forward and you will get there.:flowerforyou:

Free weights, dude.

I had bad arthritis in my foot for a year so had similar restrictions, however I took up kayaking for cardio and it was actually really good to focus on it and get fairly good at it (I usually dip in and out of different sports). I also bought a Swiss ball for doing sit ups, press ups (calves on ball, feet hanging off, no pressure) and just sitting on whilst I did the hand weights to help posture- I did get shown what to do at the gym first. Swimming has already been mentioned, but is great and decent pilates instructors can work around an injury like an ankle.

I would also see if you can strap it up for things like cycling or rowing, I strap up my wrists and it helps. Good luck, you are doing really well.

Sorry ... didn't mean to make repeat posts and couldn't find a post to delete the dupe.