Yesterday I started working out again and I felt like I was going to vomit all over my living room floor. I talked to my girlfriend who has lost well over 100lbs, and she told me that I need to have a light protein snack an hour beforehand, and following my workout to help with the nausea and energy. That said stamina will build up as I do it more. I need to work on snacking after I get used to eating my meals lol.

I noticed today I found some movements easier to do than yesterday. Granted I am sore head to toe, but the small improvement was noticeable just from yesterday to today.

I also just keep moving. If I am not able to do or don't know a step I just move and try. Eventually I learn the move.

I've gone from 329lbs down to 268 currently. I used to think I'd never enjoy exercising. Then I married a former competitive athlete! As I began to do more I learned to like it, I decided to focus on exercising for weight loss and even gained a Certificate in Sports Training and Development. Then I got pregnant with twins, gained more weight, a few years went by as they do and suddenly I was at my top non-pregnant weight.

So, faced with a whole lot of weight to lose and being about the most unfit I've ever been, I started walking. I dragged my mother along, which meant that kept going, but she was also a lot fitter than me. We had a 5k walking route with some HUGE hills in it. I thought I was going to die the first few times I did it. I like to keep pushing myself however. So every time I walked those horrible hills, I pushed a little bit harder and tried to beat the time it took the last time. I still do that to this day, although I don't live in the same country as those hills any more! As I kept walking and pushing myself though I got fitter. It got easier and I got quicker. Then I joined a gym. The first Zumba class I did I didn't do most of the moves right, I'm sure. It was HARD! But as others have said, just keep going. Push yourself that bit further than you think you can, and you'll get better at it.

These days I really enjoy exercising. I recently pushed myself into doing 10km each walk, and I still try and beat my time each and every time. Same with the cross trainer I had here (until it broke a few weeks ago). Each time I did a set time, I tried to travel just a little bit further in that time. Then I pushed the time out. From 20 mins to 30 to 45 to 60. I have a series of photos of my workout stats after each time I finished (Yes! I took photos!)

As for what to eat - before a workout something like a banana is ideal. You want light carbs rather than protein as the carbs will give you a bit of extra energy. Competitive athletes often eat pasta before a huge event, just to give you an idea. A banana is good for us ordinary folk though! Have it within 30 - 45 mins before ideally. Then follow up your workout with a high protein food within 30 mins afterwards.

I hope that helps, enjoy exercising! Remember, it's supposed to be fun, just keep working at it!

Congratulations on taking the first steps on your exercise journey! I agree with everyone else. Just keep trying. If you can't do a move, try to modify it (Julie had some great suggestions). If you need to stop for a minute, go ahead. When you get your breathe back, go again. Soon you will find you won't have to stop. Sometimes in my yoga class, a move is extra difficult so I will modify it or put my leg down. If you need suggestions for modifications, ask your instructor before or after class.