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So I've had some bad gym experiences and wasted a lot of money. I just don't like having other people see me huge and sweaty!

I'm trying to figure out what will be the magical exercise for me. I know I will do walking in the neighborhood, but other than that, not sure.

Have you ladies found something you really love, once the weight started to come off? Zumba, dance workout videos, spinning, etc. I need some ideas!! Any other machine you like?

I also have a lot of metal in my left tib/fib area from a really bad break, so I'm not going to be able to do high impact stuff like running and also side to side torque things like serious tennis. Tennis was my thing in high school but the orthopedic surgeon said that the side to side thing was the worst thing for my metal so I could only do slow recreational tennis:(

Anyway, I need some ideas!!!

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My wife likes to zumba at a church with some of her friends they stay in the back most of time. You might look at getting an eliptical it works both upper body and lower body. Weights are a really good as well they actually burn more calories than cardio. Another resource that i have used is the biggest loser dvd's, you can tailor the dvd to how long you want to work out, the squats are a killer though. A bicycle is really good as well.

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If you like to dance, dancing is a fun way to exercise without thinking you're exercising. Also, you can march in place with some music. Whatever music you like. Its true that weights make you lose more. It will keep you burning calories for 2 days after your workout. You can do leg lifts by sitting in a chair. You can do whatever makes you move and comfortable.

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Try the biggest loser power walk dvd.. Love it

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The most effective kind of exercise is the kind you DO. You just have to like what you are doing, and so stick to it regularly....

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Thanks guys, I'll check out the Biggest Loser DVDs, and I think there's a Zumba at

my church also.

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Thanks guys' date=' I'll check out the Biggest Loser DVDs, and I think there's a Zumba at

my church also.[/quote']

The dvd was easier for me to do because the ppl on it looked just like me & I felt if they can do it so can I.. Good luck to u

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This is still at the gym, BUT... I took up swimming and I can't tell you how much I LOVE it, bought a waterproof iPod & the time flies, also you don't get all sweaty & no one is looking at you cause you're in the pool... Somehow it just doesn't feel like "exercise" until I walk out to my car & legs feel like Jello lol ;)

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I'm not a gym person either. I have a membership but don't use it! I have a collection of work out DVDs I do at home. I got my 4 year old involved so he doesn't let me miss a day! I really like Jillian Michaels work outs but they are really challenging. I would research work out DVDs online and preview them on YouTube uf you're interested in starting that. I also have yoga DVDs which have really helped my flexibility!

Good luck to you and it's important to find something you like!

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This is still at the gym' date=' BUT... I took up swimming and I can't tell you how much I LOVE it, bought a waterproof iPod & the time flies, also you don't get all sweaty & no one is looking at you cause you're in the pool... Somehow it just doesn't feel like "exercise" until I walk out to my car & legs feel like Jello lol <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=';)' />[/quote']

Where did you purchase a waterproof iPod??

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You could buy a bicycle and take up cycling. Fun way to burn calories without feeling like it's a workout. You can always put a rack or basket on there and use it for a quick grocery run...kill 2 birds with one stone. Back in the day I used to ride my bike to subway for a couple of their chocolate chip Cookies (yum) then ride back....burning off most of the cookie's calories.

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I have a ton of metal in my right tib/fib.. I would love to run when I get most of this weight off, but I know that won't happen. Walking hurts sometimes. I hear people talk about how they love to run and how it's a huge stress relief and mood booster. What can do that for me.. Well us?

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Where did you purchase a waterproof iPod??

Here's the website: http://www.waterfi.com/

Originally I skimped and bought a cheap waterproof mp3 player but it only lasted like 3 workouts and started going out, but the iPod works awesome, I love it ;) really makes my swim "workout" time fly by!

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I have bad knees and was wondering what I could do also. I do a bit of yard work like mowing the yard, and after I'm done my knees ache something terrible. I don't have access to a pool. Any suggestions?

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