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!!!

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

I had Fluid buildup behind my left knee and on top of my right knee. Walking was a no no. So I brought the Biggest Loser Last Chance workout DVD. At first it was hard but after three wks both swelling had went down. My knees no longer ache or bother me. It may be difficult to do at first but it's worth it. Don't worry about doing the whole 30 minute workout. Do what you can. It's feel better than walking and burn more calories.