Too young for this

I've felt that way before. Learning I had the beginnings of serious heart disease at age 35 really hit me hard and gave me a lot of motivation.

You don't need to throw yourself into exercising. Someone mentioned walking and that's a great exercise. It might help you to watch youtube videos, pick out the moves you're able to do for the reps you can do, and sit out the rest.

Congrats on your loss!

Dont be too hard on yourself. I come in around the same weight as you and I am finding it hard to getting moving too. Coming from being really sedentary to exercising is going to take baby steps... this isnt the Biggest Loser (lord how I hate that show and its bs expectations). Anyhoo... ANY exercise you do, no matter how small DOES add up. Is half an hour too daunting? Do 10 a 10 minute walk with your little one or go to the park and constantly move whilst your there. Do another 10 minute walk when you can in the afternoon. Do a 10-15 minute body weight resistance youtube video. It all adds up. Then you can improve on it next week by adding 5 more minutes to your sessions.

I find exercise painful too (especially since I've put on weight). I used to be a runner after I lost about 50lbs, so less weight to throw on my joints... now that I'm a bit heavier, I stick to walking and swimming (less impact, less ouch). Have you considered swimming or pool walking/running? Light yoga, could help too (there's tons of videos online for yoga sequences). Once you do some lighter stuff, you can build up That's what I plan on doing, starting with a lower intensity run/walk plan in the coming weeks to try to get myself back to the old me again.

I'll send a friend request, I need some new support around MFP too

Best of luck!

You have to learn to walk before you can run. Maybe take this literally? Start going for evening walks with your son. This will help both of you sleep, give u some bonding time, and give u a workout that will not make u soar. After a while u can alternate walking and running for a better burn.

Also remember this is a lifestyle change. I give myself a cheat day once a week. This helps give me something to look forward to and makes me feel like I'm not missing out on anything.

I think the first month is the hardest because your body is still adjusting to the new life style and is still craving the food it is used to. It does get noticeably easier you just have to form new habits and give your body time.

But most importantly remember why you are doing this. Everyone has there reasons: for their kids, to be healthy, and so on.

Best of luck!!! (*)

you don't have to kill yourself at the gym.......most people think you do......even 3days a week is good.......its really about calories in terms of losing weight

Don't give up,just get the eating right first,the exercising can happen later,walking first,building up to it as you lose weight and get fitter it will become easier,make sure you warm up before doing any exercising and do stretches when finishing any thing even walking this helps with feeling sore the next day,as you get fitter it becomes easier,don't give up,you are stronger than you think

I would be patient. It is going to take time. 1-2 pounds a week seems slow but is a good steady rate.
Make logging a habit first. I find it helpful to plan my meals and pre-log my whole day the night before or in the morning so I can make better choices as I see how things fit my goals.
Drink mostly water. Save you calories for food. Drink water with meals or snacks to eat more slowly.
Don't cut out all the foods you like- just reduce portion sizes of higher calorie foods.
You don't have to start out doing intensive exercise. You can walk or do a chair based workout for 20 to 30 minutes and improve your physical condition. Over time you will be able to do more. Eat back about half your exercise calories if you like.