SOS - Where do I start?!

For now, try to keep up with the walking. Maybe you can vary your walks and take in more interesting sites, or listen to an audio book or music while you walk. I would suggest joining a Zumba class if you have one nearby. You can also purchase Zumba or Turbo Jam DVDs, any type of dance workout, that interests you. Find something fun and challenging! Good luck and God bless!

When I started I bought an aerobic step and I do that whilst I'm watching TV on a night. The time flies cause I'm distracted by the TV. I make sure to cover up any clocks so I'm not watching each minute go by.

I also started a Zumba class. It's great because everyone just works at their own pace, if you get out of breath you stop, if you can't do a move you just make up your own.

Hope some of that helps!

walking is a great start but doing a lot at once might not be, don't walk if you're uncomfortable. Listen to your body. True, you do need to hit a certain heart rate to optimize fat burn but you can still burn calories below that point. If exercise is new to you and you're in the shape you claim, break up the walks to 2-3 times a day, 30 minutes each or so. Say, before a meal. Earn the food

Another exercise you can try only requires a simple chair, preferably one with a back. You're just getting up and sitting down but with a twist. Hold your arms straight out to your sides, face forward, feet shoulder width apart. Stand without using or moving your arms, keep face front and a straight back. When coming back down, just barely touch the seat ( don't actually sit ) and then stand again. Repeat.

Find how many you can do without stopping. Say 15. Do 12 a minute, at the top of the minute 4 or 5 times. Rest a minute or two, then repeat. Try to make a 20 minute workout out of it. You will feel it, and that's just using a chair in your home.

If someone reading this is "in shape" try doing 100 under 3 minutes, or 200 under 5. :bigsmile:

Enjoy.

at the start of your journey, no sense going crazy with exercise. shoot, its not even necessary to lose weight so long as you maintain a caloric deficit through nutrition alone. exercise comes with its own benefits...and I recommend it...but don't start trying to do too much too quickly. Saying this, if you want to spruce up walking, I recommend an ipod or similar device. I don't love running, but it made a difference for me once I started using an ipod.

good luck to you on your journey.

Welcome to MFP, we are so happy to have you! When I started, I was just under 300 pounds as well. I joined my gym and used the treadmill, elliptical, and bike, did some aerobics videos at home, and stated taking a step aerobics class at the gym. Do what you can but don't be afraid to push yourself. Stop if it's painful but don't be afraid. You can do this, I did! Now I'm addicted to exercise and would feel lost without it! If you need any help, I'm here to help for anything. You can do this!

sorry to hear that Danny, injuries suck. I tore a rotator in my shoulder and it hurt for years. Never did get it looked at though ( dumb ). I was a teen and hid it from my parents because I was hurt playing football. Now every so often, it says "hello". I doubt a doctor can fix it now.