trying again...

55, tried over years to lose weight, but constantly hovering on, over, or just under BMI for obese. Recently, lost job, got depressed, but started walking a lot, lost a little weight, but now have foot problem, and podiatrist advised rest and recovery! Very frustrated that I can't walk far, and have put weight on in 8 weeks on relatively minor activity. Recently started new job, and have taken salads and fruit for lunch for past 6 weeks - eaten sensibly in evening, only lost about 4lb due to inactivity. Any ideas to move without using feet?

[Ceals]

Welcome Fiona-Clare, clearly you are frustrated after making a good start. You will find lots of people on here who will support you.

Come and join our Newbie Club, which is a good place for you to connect with members, who are also just starting out. Just post a few words on the September Newbie Club thread to introduce yourself and respond to others, you will soon feel part of the club.

Follow this link to the Newbie club:

healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh...

Please read all the information carefully, it is very useful and can be referred to whenever you want to check something.

I wish you well on your journey.

[DD7005 1st 7lbs]

Hi there, welcome to the forum. You will receive plenty of support here and will get lots of ideas. As for exercise I am no expert as I don't do much but I am making plans to make it part of life. I would love to do walking but I am finding it difficult for many reasons, so I have been looking at other types I could do in the meantime. I will be using an exercise bike to get me started along with resistance band exercise. The bands can be used while seated. Have a look on YouTube for cardio exercises while seated or lying down. Swimming would also be very good. Good luck.

[pcrw]

Try swimming as great for burning calories and no weight on your feet

Use tins for weights for arm exercising

[VickyDLM 2 stone]

Glad things are looking up for you, though it must be frustrating to be told to rest when what you really want is to get walking!

I hope your foot heals quickly and in the meantime you find some good seated exercises!

[dal1]

Why don't you buy an indoor stationary bike. I lost 2 stones on a calorie controlled diet and 30 minutes cycling a day. There is a technique to the cycling. If you are interested just ask. I did this in the NHS weight loss plan in 12 weeks. I hope I can help you because I've suffered a lot with my feet and legs.

[Hidden in reply to dal1]

That sounds like a good idea - I will look at bike idea, thankyou. I have tried bike at gym, but didn't really like it....... must try a bit harder I think .

[87down in reply to dal1]

dal1 hi i have a stationery bike and would be interested in the technique you mention please. I have had achilles tendonitis since April it has improved but not fully gone so am also restricted with exercise as I don't want it to flare up again by doing too much too soon. Thank you

[dal1 in reply to 87down]

Hi. What I did was cycle at a comfortable speed for example 9 speed for two minutes then up the resistance to 14 speed for one minute and then back too two minutes at 9 and so on. This has to be a gradual build up too thirty minutes. For example if you only manage 5 minutes at your first attempt don't worry. Slowly add 30 seconds or a minute daily add as you feel comfortable. So summarise. 2 minutes comfortable and the 1 minute fast and then back too 2 minutes comfortable and 1 minute fast and so on until you build up too 30 minutes daily. Will take time so be patient with yourself.

[87down in reply to dal1]

Thank you I will try that method dal1 and see how I go

[DD7005 1st 7lbs in reply to dal1]

Hi dal1 I intend starting exercise on an indoor bike next week. I am intrigued with the technique needed, could you tell me more? Thanks

[dal1 in reply to DD7005]

Hi. What I did was cycle at a comfortable speed for example 9 speed for two minutes then up the resistance to 14 speed for one minute and then back too two minutes at 9 and so on. This has to be a gradual build up too thirty minutes. For example if you only manage 5 minutes at your first attempt don't worry. Slowly add 30 seconds or a minute daily add as you feel comfortable. So summarise. 2 minutes comfortable and the 1 minute fast and then back too 2 minutes comfortable and 1 minute fast and so on until you build up too 30 minutes daily. Will take time so be patient with yourself.

[dal1 in reply to dal1]

With the Achilles be a little easy until you recover fully.

[DD7005 1st 7lbs in reply to dal1]

Oh I have the patience of a saint when it comes to exercise I am in no rush to be breaking any records. At the moment I pat myself on the back for just getting off the sofa! Thanks for that dal1, I now I have a proper plan! I just need to see how this bike of mine functions. I've only had it four years (told you I was in no rush) and just used level 1 when the notion took hold which was not very often. Off to locate the instructions!!

[Hidden in reply to dal1]

I have looked at stationery bikes, but not sure what I am looking at. I would be grateful for any tips on type of machine to look for?

[dal1 in reply to Hidden]

Any indoor bike 🚴 cheap as possible. Can look at second hand ones on Facebook market place. Usually can buy one for £50 upwards.