Hi there,
I'm new here, still learning my way around. I have noticed that I have been putting on weight over the last several years. Always telling myself that I would be able to take it off. After i finished college and started working (a sit down job) I noticed I went up a pant size every year.
I just recently had a hysterectomy. I've been laying on the couch for almost 5 weeks, and although I'm not sure I've gained weight, I know I've gained inches. I went to a thrift store to buy pants (as i now have none) and left without pants and pretty depressed.
My doctor just cleared me for light exercise. I bought an eliptical and a stationary bike to get me started. I can do 10 minutes before I start feeling pulling in my stomache and stop. Bought new track pants
Started reading a book as I use the bike so I'm not staring at the display, when I feel the pulling I stop, definitely am not pushing myself, scared of hurting myself. But, feeling discouraged, somehow I thought it would be easier. Not sure how I lost whatever muscletone I did have in a month.
Glad I found this site.