It Was Painful :(

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  • Colbyandsage
    Colbyandsage Posts: 751 Member
    welcome! Half the battle is showing up and u r here :)

    Start slow and make lil challenges every week for YOU! Like add More water, then more veggies. Schedule your walks until it is routine.

    Good luck! You can do it!
  • reddcat
    reddcat Posts: 314 Member
    Don't beat yourself up hon! I agree with everyone about taking it slow. 6 weeks is the standard recovery time, but everyone is different. Listen to your body right now. Doc may say it's ok, but he/she does not know what you are feeling. Give yourself time to heal all the way. If you can only walk 5 minutes, then so be it. If you can't do it at all yet, then that is fine too.
    Everyone does this at their own pace, what they can do/when they can do it. Don't judge yourself on what you think you should be able to do. When you are ready, just see what you CAN do. Will be rooting for you!!!
    P.S.......Pretty sure it is going to suck whenever you start (at least it did for me), so just celebrate that you got out there!
  • Dannosjourneytofit
    Dannosjourneytofit Posts: 23 Member
    Keep going! I started my journey at 294 I am now around 275. Still bigger than you. Just start slow, thats how I did it. Just keep going!!
  • Aryel168
    Aryel168 Posts: 114 Member
    There are simply no words I can type that will convey how wonderful you all are. The motivation and support on this website are next to none- reading all of your words were so inspiring that you brought me to tears. I know this is going to be hard, and I'm so grateful I found this website.

    T H A N K Y O U V E R Y M U C H! From the bottom of my heart.
  • ♥xenawarriorprincess♥
    ♥xenawarriorprincess♥ Posts: 440 Member
    :flowerforyou: Yes I did at first...but with determination you can do a lot more than you think...sweating is no fun, but it's how you get it done. I always try to remember that I run and exercise not only for my sanity and health but to show my kids and husband a good example...I run to keep cancer away for as long as possible (cancer Survivor) to keep my sanity, and to feel Great...exercise does all these things and more...I too had a hysterectomy and know where your coming from...you will heal and be better than ever, you just need to believe in yourself.

    You can do it! Remember that no matter how slow you go, you are still lapping everybody on the couch.
  • cazwillis99
    cazwillis99 Posts: 238 Member
    Do not be disappointed with yourself - be happy - you have just got over major surgery, you got out and did some walking - every journey starts with a few small steps - you have now started and it can only get better. Just take small steps each day and they will all add up to giant strides. You've done well - congratulate yourself. Just build it up a bit at a time and before you know it you will be looking back on today and thinking how far you have come. Best of luck with your journey - xx :-)
  • iron_jj
    iron_jj Posts: 446 Member
    Just keep going!
    I remember my first week at the gym.. I started to use the elliptical and I wanted to die on the spot after a couple min! lol
    You will notice a diff very soon, just stick to it. Good luck on your journey. :flowerforyou:
  • ElectricMayhem
    ElectricMayhem Posts: 214 Member
    Some of the people on here i've seen lose the most weight started walking very little at first then adding more time etc. Just remember, you may not be fast but you are STILL lapping everyone on the couch :wink: Feel free to add me if you'd like some support, i started jan 10th at 245 pounds and i've lost a little over 17 so far... you can do this!
  • SueD66
    SueD66 Posts: 405 Member
    Great for you, no not the pain part, sorry for that, but you are taking a big step getting out there today! One foot infront of the other. ok sometimes i sing this to myself in my head. You can do it and i know how proud you are of yourself right now! keep up the great work~!
  • aSunflower
    aSunflower Posts: 73 Member
    You should feel great about getting started! I used to get winded walking up stairs- just one flight- SLOWLY! It was terrible. I am still way out of shape but things are getting better. The best thing I did was ask my husband for help. I wanted to give up, I was miserable doing it alone. Now we walk together several days a week and often take the kids. This weekend I walked two miles in the woods up and down and up the hills again and again. The walks are much better with company. So my advice is:

    A. Grab a walking buddy
    B. Go online or buy a local book on trails in your area- they are much more interesting than the mall of the same boring trail.
    C. Get creative- there are many walking tours in my area- cemetery- ghost tours- bar tours- garden tours
    D. Look for a trail club- we have several in our area that have guided hikes every Saturday.
    E. Get some great music for those days when you are alone-

    Now I actually look forward to walking most days (some days I am still forcing myself out the door) but I can't tell you how much better I feel.

    Good Luck
  • purpleipod
    purpleipod Posts: 1,147 Member
    My best advice would be to slowly work up to longer, faster walks. There's nothing wrong with having that much trouble at first. Don't overwhelm yourself and try to go balls to the walls at first. Every time I've done that I get frustrated and quit.
  • CrazyDaisysMommy
    CrazyDaisysMommy Posts: 472
    BTW, don't forget to take your "before" pictures and measurements. We love to see before and after pictures on the Success Stories forum! Now rock on!
  • 2hobbit1
    2hobbit1 Posts: 820 Member
    Way to go! You got out there and did it! Baby steps - crawling leads to slow walking, slow walking to brisk walk, brisk walking leads to jogging. Family walks lead to fun 5Ks and maybe as you get stronger think about the C25K program. Take your time, grab a pedometer and wear it 24/7 for at least a week. See how much you move each day for an average week and then add an extra 1000 steps to your day the next week. Then each week try to add 500 to 1000 more steps to your day. If your not comfortable walking out side you can walk in place or around the house. Try walking the steps - always walk down and add one more flight up each week until you work your way to always taking the steps rather than the elevator. If you break it down in to small doable bites it is much easier to stick with it. You can do this!
  • wells0707
    wells0707 Posts: 251 Member
    Just stick with it. It wont get easier, but you will get better at doing it :) Don't give up.
  • pigpentw
    pigpentw Posts: 13
    You started walking don't feel miserable that is an awesome start. Rome wasn't built in a day and neither will you be a track star over night. 30 lbs ago I love to run and I ran over 20 miles a week, I did stairs, I did spin I was an addict then like we all do from time to time I fell off the wagon and I have had a hell of a time getting back on but this past weekend I did two days of 3 miles per day running I might add. It felt great but it has taken me two month's to get back to this.
    So go slow and stead move ever day and keep at it. You will succeed and when your feeling down or want to stop POST someone will throw you a life line

    :smile:
  • Amy_Lee_2012
    Amy_Lee_2012 Posts: 156 Member
    I started my weight loss journey in November 2011, weighing 310 pounds. Before then, I didn't get any exercise and had also just quit smoking.
    When I first started out, all I could do was, seriously, about 3 minutes of walking without being completely out of breath.
    So, I would do those 3 minutes several times a day. It took a good month before I was able to walk for about 20-30 minutes, but a month goes by so quickly!
    Little by little, I started walking faster and longer and eventually got up to an hour of fast paced walking.
    Now, going on 5 months later- I am 66 pounds lighter and do an hour and a half Tae Bo workout everyday.
    I still have a long way to go, but just within these first few months, my health has changed so much and all for the better.

    The best thing you can do is keep moving- even if it's just a little bit at a time. Your body will get stronger and eventually you will be able to execise for longer. Walking is a great starting point and it'll only get better from now on!

    It's awesome that you have started this journey..I wish you the best of luck :)
  • proudtexan71
    proudtexan71 Posts: 203 Member
    It will get better - DON'T GIVE UP!
  • tmfpartyof4
    tmfpartyof4 Posts: 124 Member
    It will get better! We all have to start somewhere. Are you cleared for exercise? Not a hyst, but I had 2 c-sections and my doctor didn't even want me to vacuum for 6 weeks. Or pick up anything heavier than 5 pounds (7-lb baby, lol)

    ^^^^ this. I had a hysto last may. It took me about 9 months to feel 100% better, even when you think you feel better, you may have to heal. I say, just focus on healing and when its okayed by the Dr, start slow.

    good luck!
  • k011185
    k011185 Posts: 320 Member
    I totally understand! I used to be a runner, so when I decided it was time to get healthy again, I figured I'd just 'take up runnning' agaim! Boy was I in for a shock, 3 minutes of jogging and I was lamost in tears!
    I've started the couch to 5k, and try to do fun things, like wii fit, I know that's not an awesome workout, but when you are really out of shape, it's a great way to get started.
    Or I turn on a tv show and walk on the treadmill til it's over, passes the time faster.
    It's been 30 days and now I can jog for almost 20 minutes without cramping up or my legs giving out on me.

    Perservere, it gets easier!
  • ruby_red_rose
    ruby_red_rose Posts: 321 Member
    Perhaps you need to start out small and slowly increase how much you can do. Try taking a two 10-min walks tomorrow, and then add one minute of walking each day.
    Best of luck. It will get better. You can do it!
  • MrsM1ggins
    MrsM1ggins Posts: 724 Member
    Try to find something to distract you when you're walking. Listen to music or even better a podcast. If' you're thinking about what they're saying you're not thinking about how sore your legs are!
  • skcornett
    skcornett Posts: 169 Member
    You should celebrate the fact that you were out there - you got up and walked! You moved more than those people sitting on their sofas today so YAY for you! We all have to start somewhere and I think most of us are not ready to find out just how out of shape we are.

    Small steps lead to a lifetime of change....add me as a friend if you would like support.
  • LHAMON2009
    LHAMON2009 Posts: 55
    I am only maybe 2 months in max and when I first started I could do maybe 15-20 mins max at one time. I did that walk 2 times per day once in the morning and once at night. I was so sore at first but it got way easier. Now I can walk 45-60 mins straight. I was discouraged at first because it was hard but I did it. You can do this. I started at 250 and I am currently at 232-235. Feel free to add me! Good luck!
  • Sharonks
    Sharonks Posts: 884 Member
    For most people hyst=tired. I'm over 3 months now and just starting to get out of having daily fatigue. Some of us are a little slower to heal. And to top it off, I still have swelly belly!

    Particularly because of surgery, start very slowly. Also because you are out of shape a slow start will be less discouraging.

    As the weather improves I bet you will start to like walking. I kind of look at it as me time and enjoy the spring weather. Exercising also does make you feel pretty good too so focus on that too.

    It really does get better.
  • Bikini_Bound150
    Bikini_Bound150 Posts: 461 Member
    Try water aerobics! It's so good for your body and easy on your joints.
  • melcpia
    melcpia Posts: 123 Member
    My legs hurt so bad. I don't think there's anything physically wrong- I think I'm just that much out of shape.


    I can so relate to you. when I started MFP I couldn't walk for more than 15-20 minutes, about half a klm! But now 3.5 months later I am walking about 5lms a day on the treadmill and it takes me about an hour.

    You will get there. I have alot of weight to lose as well so feel free to add me.
  • Dayna154
    Dayna154 Posts: 910 Member
    We all have to start somewhere. Just do what you can and add as you can, either distance or time. I make deals with myself, 15 more minutes or walk to (fill in the blank) and then decide again if I want/can/need to go farther.
    Strength and stamina comes back from a hyst slow for some. I know some who have gone 8 weeks still exhausted. So dont beat yourself up yet.
    Give yourself credit for what you have done and accomplished.
    It will get easier with time
    You dont have to like it do to it.
    In the end you will be SO happy you got started..
    So do this for you.. no matter how hard/painful/difficult it is...
    YOU will win in the end..
  • LorinaLynn
    LorinaLynn Posts: 13,247 Member
    The first day after I decided, "I gotta do SOMETHING!" I took my dog for a walk. He's a Pekingese. He's the same breed of dog as the one who just won the Westminster... the one who had to be CARRIED around the show ring because he's too slow to walk the whole lap. And while my Beavis is a bit more active than the average Peke, he still has three inch legs. And he still DRAGGED me every step of that walk.

    Within three months, I ran a 5k in under 30 minutes. :smile:

    It's hard. It hurts. But it's sooooo worth it!
  • hag101108
    hag101108 Posts: 22
    It will get better! The first three weeks of my walking journey I could barely get out of bed the next morning and I was probably only walking about half a mile. Now I'm up to almost two miles a day. It sucked, but I'm so proud of myself now! Keep at it and you will get there!

    Feel free to add me, if you need a friend!
  • amandammmq
    amandammmq Posts: 394 Member
    Don't worry, wherever you're at right now is perfect. Progress is where you're at, plus a teeny bit!

    figure out how long you can walk with no discomfort at all, and start there. Stay there until you realize you WANT to go further. It will happen!

    In January, I started exercising regularly for the first time in a long, long time. Only very recently have I even started to add time to my daily exercise routine, because I felt ready. I figured if I got too frustrated or got hurt, I'd quit, so I'm easing back into it. Eventually, I'll make those workouts more difficult, but only when I feel ready for the next step.

    You can do it!
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