Weight loss

[shawncotton 60]

Hard to exercise with arthritis in both my knees..but im going to keep going want to get to 300 pounds

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[Hop_Scotch 1,627]

The good news is we don't need to exercise to lose weight we just need to be in calorie deficit, but if you did want to some exercise, is Water aerobics an option for you or perhaps a recumbent bike?

[Arabesque 6,685]

Recumbent bikes are great. My mother got one after her double knee replacement & loves it. She’s 81 & rides it every day (while watching Judge Judy 🤷🏻‍♀️ 😂). She finds it very easy on her knees & body. Give one a go at sports store & see how you go with your arthritis.

[ShoppGirl 3,456]

My joint issues were just beginning because of my weight and trying to exercise made it worse pre surgery. But 40 pounds lighter now and I have found the treadmill to be less stressful on my knees already. Hopefully as you lose some weight you will find it easier and more possible to get some exercise in.

[Butterflyeffect 122]

I had planned to start exercising as soon as my dr gave me the go ahead after surgery. However, I was consistently losing week after week and, while this might sound stupid, I felt worried to change anything that might then affect the consistent loss. I said to myself that if the weight loss slows down or stalls, then I would start to do more exercise to help get things moving again. So 5 months out now and I only walk/hike a couple times a week but that’s all. I have been really lucky to not stall so far (I weigh myself once a week only) and I still plan to increase my exercise if my loss slows down, stalls or once I hit goal to tone up, whichever comes first

That’s what has worked for me so far but everyone is so different and has different goals to achieve. It’s all about what works best for you and what you’re comfortable with.