what are some good cardio activities, rite now i can only walk, i and 5-7 260lbs

And walking doesn't sound good enough because?
-relatively easy on the joints
-easy to engage in at will with no preparation
-can perform it for hours

You could also look into pool based activities.

And obviously if you want to lose weight starting to control and slowly modify what you eat based on a caloric budget and the observations you gather through logging.... would be great ideas!

Eat at a deficit and you'll lose weight.

Weightloss happens in the kitchen, not from exercise. Granted you can eat more calories if you exercise but it is not required for weightloss.

Walking is great, especially if that is all you can do right now.

I did almost no exercise for the first 60 lbs I lost. I did walk intermittently, but nothing I would consider regular.

Walking is fine. You DON'T need exercise to lose weight, but it does help to create a higher calorie burn allowing you more room to consume a little more. CICO is still the basis of weight loss.

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Swim.. swim... and maybe swim. It's fun, it's relaxing and with summer coming, you don't get hot and sweaty (maybe it's just me but when I start seriously sweating, rather than thinking I'm really accomplishing something now, I feel like I am being fat shamed by my own body which is not exactly motivating).

Check the gyms around you and see if they have any water classes. You get strength and cardio and from the what I have seen from the classes at my gym, they have a great time. You can even just go once or twice. learn a good workout and do it on your own if you don't like the class aspect. They make great waterproof MP3 players with headphones for swimming now so you can get some good music and do your thing.

And don't beat yourself up when you first start. I was on swim teams for years when I was younger but had not been in a pool for years. First time I got back in I swam 2 laps and was pretty sure that death was imminent. Grab a kick board. Swim a lap, kick a couple laps, then swim again. I started swimming again about 8 months ago. Like I said, thought I was going to die. I set small goals, swim 2, kick 2, then swim 4 kick 2.. and keep building. You 'll be amazed how quickly it gets easier and those small victories make you want to see just how much farther you can push it. My numbers now are crazy. And I've also lost 60lbs in that time.

I've grown fond of water jogging. It's easier on my joints and more enjoyable for me than using exercise machines. I like to switch between water jogging and swimming for at least an hour. It's so relaxing and feels almost effortless. I wish I had an indoor, heated pool because I'd live in it if I did . But I do sometimes enjoy a good walk on the treadmill if I'm able to watch something interesting on the TV at the same time. If I had an elliptical, I would use it while rocking out to some favorite upbeat songs. But really, if you have access to a pool, water jogging and swimming burn up quite a bit of calories. Even though weightloss happens in the kitchen, it surely does help to stay fit and active too. Much luck!

Youtube has loads of free exercises you can do. Have a look at fitness blender and Leslie Sansone walking exercises. Or any of the thousands of other exercises on there. Ther is bound to be something that you like

Keep walking. It is awesome exercise, if you worry it is not enough.

brockbennett1981 wrote: »

Thanks skinnygal

You're welcome

Also, I find that my knees get more sore when walking on a treadmill than when I walk around the basketball court at a park (I do that when I want to walk on level ground). It may just be me and not the treadmill at all, but if you walk outdoors (especially on level ground) you might find it easier to do and more enjoyable than walking on a treadmill. Getting fresh air is also a bonus! And you could even hold onto some light weights or use ankle weights if you're up to it. Those will help you burn more calories and build some muscle. And always listen to your favorite music while walking because it helps to keep you motivated and your energy level up (or maybe that's just me, but it works for me lol).

I'm a walker too! I walk about 30 minutes in my neighborhood everyday. It's been fantastic to see myself get faster. On my days off I go to a local hiking trail and do about and hour. I've lost about 10lbs and have been on mfp about 5-6 weeks. It gets easier. And now I get cranky if I don't go for a walk. Feel free to add me:)

I find using gym equipment the most demoralising and boring thing about weight loss. It actually stops me from fostering the habit to exercise consistently. Because of that I tend to shave off exercise in the form of morning runs and lots of incidental exercise!
I started off with morning walks. As my fitness level and confidence grew it became walk/jog, then jog/walk, at no particular time frame so I wouldn't demotivate myself. I now run long distance every morning at the crack of dawn and enjoy it immensely.

I think the best way to lose weight without running is:
- Throw in as much incidental exercise as you can! Get up frequently to make yourself a nice cup of black or green tea. While waiting for the kettle to boil, have a stroll around the kitchen, clean up, potter about. Go down to the corner store via walking! Always take the stairs if you can and its not 15 stories of hell on your joints! Walk that little extra by doing more chores! Turn up the radio when you hear your favourite song and bop, dance, move! Fidgeting is good for you! Go window shopping and urban exploration of a list of places you're interested in!
- Go for a nice walk around the neighbourhood or a park close by with a buddy/family member every morning and after dinner in the evenings. That evening after meal work helps with digestion, aids in sleep later in the night AND burns calories to boot! Plus we miss out so much on face-to-face interaction, just talking with people, and watching the world and nature go by when we've got our heads stuck in the TV, our phones, etc!
- If you NEED to stay indoors, try Zumba. Its pretty fun! But you mentioned you can only walk, so try the above, or try a slow dance that isn't too taxing on your body. The point is to not notice you are exercising!

The only time you should use gym equipment is:
- When its raining
- You want an ego boost...I find my stats shooting through the roof in improvements every time I get back to using the treadmill as a last resort
- If you're travelling and/or its not safe outside
- If you have some special need that demands gym equipment

Most importantly, health and fitness is 30% exercise 70% diet. So watch the snacks, the oils, the processed foods. I don't believe in fad diets, juicing, etc etc but I believe in balance. If you want to splurge on heavy foods on one day, pare it back a little by having a light but hearty vegetable soup the next day for dinner and a small fruit for dessert, for example!