I'M SO BIG IT IS HARD TO DO EXERCISE RIGHT

Walking is an incredible exercise.

You can increase the minutes and speed every week.

I would keep doing that until you feel stronger. :flowerforyou:

If you feel you can't do other exercise, then walk. Just walk.

Personally, if I feel like an *kitten* when exercising, mentally I get pretty blue. That's no good. Exercise is meant to be exciting and invigorating and uplifting!

Just walk. Walk slowly at first, so that you aren't huffing and puffing, but keep a decent pace. Over time, increase this pace. Have the kids walk with you.

We all start small. Walking is the first exercise for everyone.... building your lung power and sending the message to your body that it's time for a change!

(((hugs)))

You know what I discovered? Even if I'm not "doing it right", I'm still burning caloreis. I'm such a type "A" personality, and I (seriously) thought if I don't do it right, I'm not burning calories. It sounds silly, but that was such a revelation to me. Just keep moving. Cardio of any kind burns calories. Maybe get a heart monitor of some sort you can wear while walking or exercising, one that shows calories burned. Talk about motivation... :flowerforyou:

I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO DO MORE EXERCISES, BUT I AM SO BIG THAT I DON'T THINK I AM DOING THEM RIGHT. THE KIDS SHOW ME WHAT THEY DO IN GYM CLASS AND TO BE HONEST I CAN'T DO IT ANY IDEAS ON WHAT WOULD BE GOOD EXERCISE FOR ME I FEEL WEIRD WHEN I TRY TO DO THEM.

The important thing is that you are moving!!! Form will come later! Do what you can, just move!
Walking is good too but if you WANT to do the exercises just do what you can as long as you are moving, form and style will improve as you lose the weight and as your body gets used to what you are doing, practice makes perfect!

I agree with everyone, walk walk walk. There are a couple of great walking DVD's out there. Her name is Leslie Sanderson (something like that), that are walking videos that you can do right there in your living room (in case it's too cold outside). I have one of her DVD's, and I love it. Good Luck with your journey !

I too agree with most everyone else. Especially since you have kids, WALKING is a great way to get out, get moving, and burn THEIR energy too!

Also, Sparkpeople.com is a great site. It is very similar to this one, but on their exercise page they have demonstrations and show you how to do the simplist of exercises to make sure you are doing them right.

Simple ones from wall push ups (I do everytime I step into the bathroom here at work. That way I get something in and no one sees me so I don't have to worry.) so sit ups, or jumping jacks or hip rotations. ANYTHING!

Give the site a look through, and consider walks. Maybe, if you don't already have one, get a dog if you can, and train that dog from day one to be a walking buddy. It might help if you know that you have a responsibility to walk that dog. Soon you will miss the walk on days you might miss.

Hi there I am also large and have medical issues that prevent me (for now) from getting down on the floor to do exercises. I only walk and I am noticing the difference. I can't go fast and I can't go far but I am moving. Try carrying weights as you walk - you can even use canned soup or something. This will add to your calorie burn. As you progress you can lift your feet, almost marching and swing your arms. You can do this!! For me, even the couple hundred calories I burn walking is often the difference between going over my calorie limit or staying within.

Heather

Walking, stairs, stretching, lifting small weights, and standing in one spot while twisting back and forth are all good things to do until it is easier to do other exercises like crunches and stuff.

I agree with others, walking is great. Or you could play your favorite music, add lots of volume and dance around.

Dancing is great exercise too.