Don't assume you have plantar faciitis--I thought I had it but when I got my feet x-rayed for possible arthritis found out I have heel spurs. I mostly use the elliptical as it isn't as hard on the feet as walking, but what I plan on doing is breaking that up and doing weight lifting/toning on interim days. Having painful feet makes exercising and losing weight so difficult, but do try to find ways to take the load off somewhat, while still exercising. Elliptical, the pool, bicycle...

I have PF, the doc gave me these big clunky foot braces to sleep in, which are almost worse then the PF! I also bought custom made orthotics for $400 for 1 pair, and they don't really help. I've tried so many different kinds of shoes, I can't even remember them all. As soon as I begin walking frequently, BOOM....the PF kicks in full force! I thought about surgery, or even a steroid injection, but they say that can be worse in the long run. After I lose some weight, if they don't feel better, I'll go back to the doctor.