Does anyone here not exercise?

I dont exercise much, due to dislocating kneecaps. I could be standing, pivot turn for something to the side of my body, and I'm on the ground, and trying like mad to push a kneecap back into place. I have to be very careful in a lot of things that I do because of this issue.

Today was my first day on the elliptical in almost 3 weeks.

I dont exercise much, due to dislocating kneecaps. I could be standing, pivot turn for something to the side of my body, and I'm on the ground, and trying like mad to push a kneecap back into place. I have to be very careful in a lot of things that I do because of this issue.

Today was my first day on the elliptical in almost 3 weeks.

you are a yorkie aren't you

I lost my first 40lbs EASILY without any exercise at all...

once you lose some weight youll find that your body isnt as stressed (joints etc) and can exercise then

Honestly, exercise is only 10% of the equation. Food Quality and Proper Nutritoinal habits are the other 90%.

You can workout til the cows come home but if you're not eating right, you won't get sustainable results.

Fibromyalgia is one of the toughest to work around, but if you're doing what you can, that's the best you can do and can't be faulted or criticized for it.

Nutritoinally speaking however, there's lots you can do and I wish you well on your journey. :-)

I only walk at the moment, hoping to join the gym soon though. I lost around 35-40lbs a few years ago doing no exercise except walking. Some days at the moment it's an hour or more at a brisk pace, some days it's a lot less. Whatever I do I make sure to get out and at least do some walking each day, I figure a 10 minute stroll around the block is better than nothing at all.

I do exercise now but the last time I was losing weight I lost 50 LBS with never doing anything more then watching calories.

I don't exercise much either .I don't have any health issues just a tired over worked mother of four .Thats no excuse i know butI am going to start doing a few casual wallks around my neighborhood . I'm just starting with myfitnesspal and i have already lost 3lbs with just healthy choices and lots of water .GOOD LUCK

I do not want a lecture on the importance of exercise.

Here's the thing...you don't get to control who replies and what they say. Just sayin'.

Even though i should, i do not exercise! i do not go to the gym, or work out. I sometimes take the dog on walks...but the only exercise i get is walking to the fridge and back to the couch! lol just kidding

My co-worker joined MFP just about six weeks ago and isn't exercise and has lost 30+ pounds so far. I agree with another gentleman who said diet is 90% of the equation and I believe it. Once yo get some weight off through proper nutrition you might find it easier to add some in if you choose. I wish you much success!

I have a bad back which causes pain every day. I must take medication to help me function daily. Then I have a shoulder injury, that I am suppose to be seeing the Ortho dr for possible surgery. I have had two knee surgeries, so I don't do all that I feel that I should beable to. So I just get out and walk, that is mainly all I do. Besides vacuuming sometimes or sweeping. I need a house keeper!

I understand that knee problem as that is very touchy and you must really limit your exercise. I had to wear an ace bandage to give my knees support when I was working and on my feet all that time. I hope you can wear those or a brace to give you the support so you can function for your daily activities that you can do.

Another thing that I feel works, if you aren't able to get all the exercise that you must. When you lower your calories, I feel there is a good chance that you will lose weight. Drink plenty of water and atleast then you will be having to walk to the bathroom!! May the Lord give you the strength you need to endure.


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Due to physical limitations from illness, I can do very little exercise. I do what I can like parking as far away from the door at the grocery store and other places to do a little extra. Sometimes I can do my stationary bike for only about 10 minutes before my legs go numb. Honestly, I feel like not being able to move like i once did before the strokes and heart attack is why I have gained 45 pounds in the last 5 years. Anyway, I do so little exercise that I don't enter it into my log. I have lost only 2 pounds but at least I am not gaining. I am doing all I can to stick to the eating plan and have done pretty good. I am happy to find this site because honestly, for 5 years I have been telling every doctor I have that I need help to quit gaining weight and they just look at me like put the fork down. Here's the thing - I have watched my weight all of my life and I am not a big eater nor do I eat really bad stuff a lot - just a special event now and again like fried chicken and mashed potatos on my birthday. For 45 pounds, I feel cheated - I think I should have been able to down a couple of buckets of fried chicken to gain that kind of weight and yes I am from the South!

I do exercise, but was 'on hold" after a back injury on and off for about 2 months. When I could exercise it was VERY limited and short amt of times. You can lose weight without exercising...it just makes it easier to lose while exercising.

I can't excerise because of knee problems. I have lost up to 35-40 pounds in the past with no excerise. I start physical therapy next week hopefully things will get better and I can excercise using pilates bands etc light stretching and strength building I can't see any real cardio going on at this point lol... Hang in there once you loose the weight it may change some of your pain symptoms. I know my know my knee pains have increased with the 35 pounds I manage to pack on in the past year. Keep logging - I just started my personal journal this Tuesday and MFP journal today. I can already see what things make the scale move up or down for me so it will help us all to make better food choices.

You know my answer. 60 lbs down with almost no exercise. Now that the weather is cooling off I'm getting some walking in but you can lose weight without exercising. Just do what you can when able. Walking to the car was it for me many days and sometimes I went weeks barely doing more than that.

Find gentle things like stretching to help stay limber, short strolls, dance for 3 minutes. When you have a good day you can do a bit more.