really needing help...

You most definitely can lose weight without exercise. Start making healthy choices. I count calories and try to eat healthy. No fast food with 1 cheat meal a week.

It is possible to lose weight without exercising. It all boils down to calories in vs. calories out. I am unable to exercise much due to some chronic health problems. A lack of exercise just means that I need to be more careful about how much I am eating. This website is WONDERFUL and has helped me so much. I am obsessive about tracking everything that goes in my mouth now, Seeing the numbers and being aware of how many calories are in each food item also helps me make healthier choices and limit amounts of not-so-healthy foods. I am still learning, working on eating healthier foods and changing bad habits. I just have to keep reminding myself that it took 30 years for me to gain this weight and develop these eating habits.

I am going to repeat what everyone else has been saying. Be as active as you can be. The more you move the more calories are burned. I got myself a fitbit that tracks the steps I take on a daily basis. Seeing the numbers really helps motivate me to move more even on days when I might not be feeling all that well. It is important to listen to your body though, if something hurts don't keep doing it. Try something different. If there are days where you can't physically do anything, focus on what you eat instead. On my bad days I spend a lot of time researching healthier eating habits, evaluating my eating habits and thinking about ways I can improve them. It makes me feel like I am doing something productive that will help with my weight loss even if I can't exercise.

Feel free to add me as a friend It sounds like we are on the same boat with the inability to exercise. I still have another hundred pounds to lose.

I am 30 years old and also have arthritis in my hip. I am always wondering at what age is it going to give out. These past four weeks I joined the local recreational center and starting doing water aerobics and water zumba. Let me tell you, never felt better! Most of the woman that takes those classes are overweight or may have medical conditions. It's very low impact and it is a helluva calorie burner. You should look to see if there is a local rec center or ymca in your area and they most likely have water aerobics classes. Good luck to you!

I agree with those saying that if you have access, a wonderful option is water aerobics or aqua zumba, etc. I know it's intimidating to go to a pool when you're out of shape but many times those taking these classes are in the same boat as you: needing exercise without a lot of impact and this form of exercise is really gentle - and yet, you're burning calories and taking the beginning steps to a healthier life. I started last June and was so nervous about it but it was great. As far as nutrition goes, try to take your lunch and eat home as much as possible: eating at restaurants is so hard when you are just starting out. Good luck!

I understand the limitations that type of pain causes and how it can consume you. The first thing I would do is determine what your daily calorie needs are and make a reduction so you have a deficit.

It is really important to find things you can do, what movements do not create increased pain. I know all too well that when you have that type of pain you resist extra movement, but there are somethings you can do.

What is your pain level in the morning? At night after a long day at work from being on your feet is probably not the best time to do try any strenuous exercise. I was always very stiff in the morning, but in less pain than any other time of the day. Can you walk around the living room for 10 minutes, put on some sweats and walk around the block a time or two?

Grab some dumbbells and work your arms a little bit, or if those are not available do some jumping jacks from the waist up. Stand still and move your arms up and down, do some arm circles, stand up by the wall and do some push ups against the wall. I found there was very little hip strain with push ups against the wall. Get some resistance bands and while sitting use them to work your arms and legs. Leg lifts while sitting in a chair will work your quads and should not engage the hip enough to create more arthritic pain.

Take it slow, a little at a time creates small improvements, and those small improvements lead to larger improvements. A year ago at this time I was making those small gains, I could hardly do a side leg lift, I walked with a cane and was in almost constant pain, and used my handicap permit to park as close as possible to wherever I am going. Last week I walked 2.5 miles up a mountain trail with a 1400 foot elevation climb. I started that climb thinking I was only going to make it part way with a goal to work myself to getting to the top.

You will have some recovery time after your surgery, but if you can start making a few small improvements now will help afterwards. It is not easy, at times the pain can start to consume you, but I know from experience that taking it slow - can work and lead to improvements.

I wrote a little about my challenges with my legs here: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/910953-what-a-difference-a-year-makes-long-and-with-pics

Feel free to add me to your FL, you can do this!

Hi I lost 2.5 pounds in a week and did not exercise I tracked everything that I had to eat which the first day was a huge eye opener I was way eating beyond my needs for my body and I now understand that why I gained 20 pounds in a year we will be here to support each other and I will Pray for Gods healing touch from the tip top of your head to the bottom of your toes. By Your stripes Lord she is Healed Amen

Amen at Heidi. By HIS stripes you are indeed healed. AMEN