I'm 276 pounds and committed to exercise and want to work out but don't know how start. Help!

daiannygarcia
daiannygarcia Posts: 13 Member
edited November 11 in Introduce Yourself
Well, hi all, i have started this weight lost journey through MFP, so far i have 11 pounds down and need to get rid of 100 more. I have changes in my lifestyle to achieve this and i'm committed with my goal, i need to start working out or exercises, i can do 1/2 hours video aerobics, sometimes i need to rest a moment but i do, so if any advises, you welcome.

Also i really wish for friends that are committed on this too, or willing to help and advise, please feel free to add me.

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  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    Congratulations and Keep it up! Sounds like you have a great start
  • jambo27061965
    jambo27061965 Posts: 57 Member
    Great start I too am new to this looking to drop a stone and up my fitness
  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
    I started out at your weight, 89 pounds down now. I had to choose low-impact activities at your weight. I did treadmill, stairs (limited). Aquasize is also a great choice.

    Now I am doing so much more, now that the joint strain is gone.
  • Liftng4Lis
    Liftng4Lis Posts: 15,151 Member
    Weight loss will come from the deficit. The exercise will help with that deficit and your health. You've got this!
  • sodakat
    sodakat Posts: 1,126 Member
    If you need to rest in the middle of an exercise video, rest. The goal is to move more not wear yourself out to the degree you quit!

    I'd suggest walking a bit each day too.

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  • daiannygarcia
    daiannygarcia Posts: 13 Member
    Elise4270 wrote: »
    Congratulations and Keep it up! Sounds like you have a great start

    Hi Elise, Thanks, i,m really trying start has been good as well :D , im putting lots of energy to go on.
  • daiannygarcia
    daiannygarcia Posts: 13 Member
    jambo27061965 wrote: »
    Great start I too am new to this looking to drop a stone and up my fitness

    Hi Jambo, well lets keep trying hard, feel free to add me ifnyou want a friend to share about this journey seems to be long :D
  • daiannygarcia
    daiannygarcia Posts: 13 Member
    jgnatca wrote: »
    I started out at your weight, 89 pounds down now. I had to choose low-impact activities at your weight. I did treadmill, stairs (limited). Aquasize is also a great choice.

    Now I am doing so much more, now that the joint strain is gone.

    Hi, thanks so much for taking the time to reply, specially sharing your experience i will take your advises, also its great to know you started with the same weight pounds and how far you have reached; is inspiring, congratulations and thanks a lot.

  • daiannygarcia
    daiannygarcia Posts: 13 Member
    Liftng4Lis wrote: »
    Weight loss will come from the deficit. The exercise will help with that deficit and your health. You've got this!
    Yeah!!
  • rumtussle
    rumtussle Posts: 8 Member
    Welcome and congratulations on making the commitment. Here's what helped me get started: 1) I took a couple of days to track my food intake before I set any goals. I wanted to become aware of what I was mindlessly eating. 2) Then I set a very modest goal--1/2 lb a week. I wanted to make changes that would stick for a lifetime, not just lise a bunch of weight and watch it all come back again. 3) I made my commitment to be healthy rather than going for a specific number, so I set my goal as 10 lbs less than what I weighed when I started, then another 10 after that. "Baby steps" is my mantra. 4) I started walking, outside, regardless of weather, every single day. I started at 15 minutes just to get the habit built and within a couole if weeks I was doing 30-45 minute walks and I stopped hating it.
  • daiannygarcia
    daiannygarcia Posts: 13 Member
    sodakat wrote: »
    If you need to rest in the middle of an exercise video, rest. The goal is to move more not wear yourself out to the degree you quit!

    I'd suggest walking a bit each day too.



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    rumtussle wrote: »
    Welcome and congratulations on making the commitment. Here's what helped me get started: 1) I took a couple of days to track my food intake before I set any goals. I wanted to become aware of what I was mindlessly eating. 2) Then I set a very modest goal--1/2 lb a week. I wanted to make changes that would stick for a lifetime, not just lise a bunch of weight and watch it all come back again. 3) I made my commitment to be healthy rather than going for a specific number, so I set my goal as 10 lbs less than what I weighed when I started, then another 10 after that. "Baby steps" is my mantra. 4) I started walking, outside, regardless of weather, every single day. I started at 15 minutes just to get the habit built and within a couole if weeks I was doing 30-45 minute walks and I stopped hating it.
    rumtussle wrote: »
    Welcome and congratulations on making the commitment. Here's what helped me get started: 1) I took a couple of days to track my food intake before I set any goals. I wanted to become aware of what I was mindlessly eating. 2) Then I set a very modest goal--1/2 lb a week. I wanted to make changes that would stick for a lifetime, not just lise a bunch of weight and watch it all come back again. 3) I made my commitment to be healthy rather than going for a specific number, so I set my goal as 10 lbs less than what I weighed when I started, then another 10 after that. "Baby steps" is my mantra. 4) I started walking, outside, regardless of weather, every single day. I started at 15 minutes just to get the habit built and within a couole if weeks I was doing 30-45 minute walks and I stopped hating it.


    Thanks so much for your advises, all of them highly appreciated, love d your mantra " baby steps" , i understand it takes time and effort, also disipline and commitment, im really putting myself in staying focus, i like the way you started walking, i surely give it a try. :D
  • MelissaL582
    MelissaL582 Posts: 1,422 Member
    Add me! I'm on here daily and looking for serious fitness friends.
  • daiannygarcia
    daiannygarcia Posts: 13 Member
    MelissaL582 wrote: »
    Add me! I'm on here daily and looking for serious fitness friends.


    Melissa, would you mind adding me? I haven't been able to. Thanks :)
    MelissaL582 wrote: »
    Add me! I'm on here daily and looking for serious fitness friends.
    MelissaL582 wrote: »
    Add me! I'm on here daily and looking for serious fitness friends.

  • Windlicht
    Windlicht Posts: 4 Member
    Hey that's awesome! No worries. Exercise as much as you can, cardio preferably, and rest when you have to. I agree: don't wear yourself out. Stop when you feel fatigued. The idea is for you do get to the point when exercise is fun instead of a chore, and that doesn't happen when you overdo it. Push yourself but acknowledge your limits, right?
    It'll get easier!
    11 pounds is great! Keep doing what you're doing!
  • daiannygarcia
    daiannygarcia Posts: 13 Member
    OfficialGoWithMike wrote: »
    The first step is to start , and well done in your progress so far, I Know at your weight without being offensive but I know from personal experience from people in my family its harder for you to not have cheat snacks , you don't have to worry just don't make them constant. Look at making 6 meals all small portions with all fruits and vegetables. Try low fat dairy products as they will speed up your metabolism and don't worry if you hit a plateau in your weight loss, this will happen just change up your diet and change your exercise plan.

    Im here for any advice you need , I have my own personal website where im trying to help others and I would love to help you as much as I can , so send me a message if you have the time.

    Keep going and Stay Awesome !

    Hello Mike, thanks for the attention; not offended, about snacks i take three a day, most of them fruits , and calories counted, this is my fourth week eating clean, and pretend to stick to it, is hard, you are right, but i took a decision. I'm doing as you say, three meals small portions and balanced. I will take the advise of the dairy, i guess im afraid of them, cause im a bit weak for those, so far i eat Philadelphia fat free cream cheese and breakstone ricotta. Always a portion, not more.

    Thanks a lot again, i will add you, of course, and will appreciate if you can. share exercises i can make, i get tired and then go back.

  • daiannygarcia
    daiannygarcia Posts: 13 Member
    daiannygarcia wrote: »
    OfficialGoWithMike wrote: »
    The first step is to start , and well done in your progress so far, I Know at your weight without being offensive but I know from personal experience from people in my family its harder for you to not have cheat snacks , you don't have to worry just don't make them constant. Look at making 6 meals all small portions with all fruits and vegetables. Try low fat dairy products as they will speed up your metabolism apnd don't worry if you hit a plateau in your weight loss, this will happen just change up your diet and change your exercise plan.

    Im here for any advice you need , I have my own personal website where im trying to help others and I would love to help you as much as I can , so send me a message if you have the time.

    Keep going and Stay Awesome !

    Hello Mike, thanks for the attention; not offended, about snacks i take three a day, most of them fruits , and calories counted, this is my fourth week eating clean, and pretend to stick to it, is hard, you are right, but i took a decision. I'm doing as you say, three meals small portions and balanced. I will take the advise of the dairy, i guess im afraid of them, cause im a bit weak for those, so far i eat Philadelphia fat free cream cheese and breakstone ricotta. Always a portion, not more.

    Thanks a lot again, i will add you, of course, and will appreciate if you can. share exercises i can make, i get tired and then go back.
    Windlicht wrote: »
    Hey that's awesome! No worries. Exercise as much as you can, cardio preferably, and rest when you have to. I agree: don't wear yourself out. Stop when you feel fatigued. The idea is for you do get to the point when exercise is fun instead of a chore, and that doesn't happen when you overdo it. Push yourself but acknowledge your limits, right?
    It'll get easier!
    11 pounds is great! Keep doing what you're doing!

    Thanks for your words !
  • epido
    epido Posts: 353 Member
    I started out at a similar weight as you, and have lost 86 pounds so far. When I first started out, I was using a TRX suspension trainer, and doing body weight exercises with my trainer. Then we added in some kettle bells, and now I am also doing some more traditional weight lifting. At first, I didn't have my own TRX or kettle bells, so on the days I didn't meet with the trainer, I simply walked at a brisk pace for 30-60 minutes, depending upon how I was feeling.

    You can do this! Just stick with it and you can reach whatever goals you have set for yourself!

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  • azulvioleta6
    azulvioleta6 Posts: 4,195 Member
    We have similar start weights and goal weights. I will add you.

    I began exercising with swimming because it was familiar and fun, but also easy on my joints. I had been sedentary due to an illness. I could easily measure my progress (laps/time) and was less likely to injure myself swimming at 300 pounds than doing other things. I gradually increased my swimming goals, then added weights, then cardio dance, then jogging, etc.

    I don't think that it really matters what you do as long as you start out small, develop an exercise habit and continually increase your goals.
  • daiannygarcia
    daiannygarcia Posts: 13 Member
    epido wrote: »
    I started out at a similar weight as you, and have lost 86 pounds so far. When I first started out, I was using a TRX suspension trainer, and doing body weight exercises with my trainer. Then we added in some kettle bells, and now I am also doing some more traditional weight lifting. At first, I didn't have my own TRX or kettle bells, so on the days I didn't meet with the trainer, I simply walked at a brisk pace for 30-60 minutes, depending upon how I was feeling.

    You can do this! Just stick with it and you can reach whatever goals you have set for yourself!

    52347977.png

    Oh, i read your post and btw one that have inspired.me the most, you have been simply great, congratulations for such a great recovery of yourself and body. Thanks so much for the advises. You've been amazing. I will add you add you as friend :)
  • daiannygarcia
    daiannygarcia Posts: 13 Member
    azulvioleta6 wrote: »
    We have similar start weights and goal weights. I will add you.

    I began exercising with swimming because it was familiar and fun, but also easy on my joints. I had been sedentary due to an illness. I could easily measure my progress (laps/time) and was less likely to injure myself swimming at 300 pounds than doing other things. I gradually increased my swimming goals, then added weights, then cardio dance, then jogging, etc.

    I don't think that it really matters what you do as long as you start out small, develop an exercise habit and continually increase your goals.

    Hi Violeta,

    Hi Violeta, thanks , you are right is just a matter of going on and on and on, and on and on. In itsntime, it will happen.

  • Therealobi1
    Therealobi1 Posts: 3,262 Member
    You are doing great. instead of quitting you have a quick break and you get back to it, nothing wrong with that. I sometimes used to modify things so i kept moving. I recommend fitness blender.com for different types of workouts for different levels. They have low impact ones if you need it as when I started out my knees and ankles didnt like too much jumping. You can spend some time going through and see what workouts suit you and put together a weekly plan for yourself. most workouts you just need a couple of dumbells or you can improvise.

    Then if you stick to your weekly calories you will be fine. Do not do anything drastic that will make you fed up and make you quit. No need to go hungry and no need to cut out everything you love. Good luck. x
  • daiannygarcia
    daiannygarcia Posts: 13 Member
    Therealobi1 wrote: »
    You are doing great. instead of quitting you have a quick break and you get back to it, nothing wrong with that. I sometimes used to modify things so i kept moving. I recommend fitness blender.com for different types of workouts for different levels. They have low impact ones if you need it as when I started out my knees and ankles didnt like too much jumping. You can spend some time going through and see what workouts suit you and put together a weekly plan for yourself. most workouts you just need a couple of dumbells or you can improvise.

    Then if you stick to your weekly calories you will be fine. Do not do anything drastic that will make you fed up and make you quit. No need to go hungry and no need to cut out everything you love. Good luck. x


    Hello dear, thanks a lot for your words and comments about exercises, you know, that wht you say about knees and ancles and jumping is pretty hard for me, for the moment i try not too, i hope i could do in the future, thanks for the link also, i really, really appreciate. :)

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