Ankle pain

You probably should see a doctor.

No, it's normal for ankles to hurt when walking.

It is common for obese people to have foot and ankle problems. The feet and ankles are under a lot of stress, carrying all that weight and absorbing the shocks all the time,

You might be better off trying something like cycling or something really low-impact like swimming. Swimming is the best exercise, IMO. You burn more calories swimming than anything I can think of. You get cardio and resistance. All your muscles get toned up and although your heart is working, you don't feel hot and sweaty while you do it. And, best of all, the fat can't hurt you there, like it can with cycling or running. The fat is no problem at all.

So, consider swimming. If you don't know how, you can learn. If you don't like how you look, get a one-piece jogger and get over yourself. You'll look better soon enough!

Sit-ups / stomach crunches. Leg lifts. Any movement helps!

Weight lifting. I hate it, but it can be done sitting down and will tone those muscles. Any activity helps to burn calories, including the weight lifting.

But, yeah, see a doctor about the ankles.

Good luck!

Yup, too much too soon. You'll feel fine the first week or two but the problem is you're building a repetitive use injury. Rest, Ice, Compress, Elevate (rice). Take some tylenol or similar for the pain and swelling if needed and take a break from the walking. Once you feel better, give it at least two more days before you try walking again. Start with just ten minutes and build from there. Give your bones muscles and tendons a chance to strengthen or this will just keep happening.

They sell ankle braces at most drugstores and Wal-Mart and K-Mart too that will help support and protect your ankles.

You can cut back, every other day or just go for shorter time... if you stop for more than a couple days you'll go through it again until you lose more weight.

walk on the road (pavement) when you can SAFELY face the traffic so you see them coming your way... pavement is softer, if gives where cement of the sidewalks do not and increase your pain.

You can try doing 2 -4 reps of 15 minute walks in your house, just walk non-stop around from room to room...it works!

Walking in water/pool works too I started most all my workouts in the pool... no pain during or after!

If things don't help see your Dr.

I think it goes with the process, it's no different then any other joint, bone or muscle when you start working them harder. My ankles used to swell and hurt a lot, I found when I got some decent runners with good support it helped.

Hi, I have a similar problem with the pain being in the front of my ankle not the sides.went to an osteopath and she said my ankle had slipped forward in the socket i'm guessing due to weak ligaments.It doesn't affect me when walking only when I run which is really annoying because I really want to run for the first time in years.

I have ran in to the same situation. 2 30 minute walk sessions doing 2.5 miles a day. My ankles feel bloated, and uncomfortable hurting a little. I figured it was I am out of shape.

I was advised to get new shoes. My sister whom is a crazy fitness person with no body fat and runs every day directed me to the sketchers walking shoes that have memory form in them.
I am waiting on them to be delivered now. I am hoping they help

Just wanted to reiterate all the good advice. It is important to take rest days - you don't have to be completely inactive but do something different and lowkey, like maybe go for a relaxing swim or just get a nice stretch in. I also think it could have to do with your sneakers. Make sure you get a pair that has sufficient support and replace more often than you used to as you're putting a lot more miles on them these days. Maybe start with a full shoe insert (those little ones are useless iMHO as they can shift) - you can find them at sporting good stores for around $30 (cheaper than a new pair of good sneakers). A flexible ankle support might be a good idea for a while too. Don't wear it all the time but wear it when you walk so your joints get that extra support.

IN the meantime, let your ankles rest and recover and when you start feeling better, take it easy at first. I know it can be tough but if you want to stay active you have to keep things like that in mind.

FYI, "the burn" is muscular, not in the joints. There might be some joint stiffness or soreness from working out but serious joint pain is not "the burn", it's something more serious that needs attention. I'd try resting it first but if you're still in a lot of pain by this time next week, you should definitely go see your doctor.

If you can find somewhere to do a gait analysis that could help too. They will recommend shoes and point out any issues. I agree with others you probably just overdid it.