Physical symptoms of being overweight

[Sjr1969]

:jelous: Hi everyone I joined this lovely group yesterday. I have all my old ww stuff out and am ready to change my life.
It used to be because I looked awful overweight, now its also because I feel so poorly with it too.

I just wondered if anyone can anyone relate? I'm short of breath very easily, I can't properly bend over to paint my nails/put my boots/trainers on etc., I'm getting chest pain, indigestion, aches and pains. Feel like I'm ready for the scrap heap

ps I just tried a top on which I thought would still fit me and it got stuck on my arms, took me ages to get off. This is getting ridiculous :sigh:

sarah x

 

[nikki299]

Yes can definately relate to all of that, i hurt my back about 10 years ago and the pain gets worse once i get past a certain weight,if i lose a bit it almost disappears all together. That is adding to my motivation as i don't want to end up with severe mobility problems as i get older. I am 39 this year so really need to get my weight under control once and for all. How old are you?
I am going back to swimming and zumba either this week or next so hoping if i increase my fitness i won't get breathless so easily. I also have several items of clothing i get stuck in!!!! lol

 

[Sjr1969]

Hey nikki I'm 43 going on 83!!! I do have m.e/fibromyalgia so I tend not to exercise but I'm hoping to increase my activity to help weight loss and mobility. Which in turn should make me feel better. I have to do this now, it's not just about image anymore x

 

[Hules]

I totally understand, I'm getting backache because I'm standing in a certain way to compensate for my stomach. I've also always been clicky and crunchy in my joints (if that makes sense) and I know I'm getting older (just turned 40) but when I lost weight a couple of years ago and was running too they were much much better. I love walking too but currently can't do hills, I physically feel sick and look terrible - it's made worse by my naturally fit hubby practically skipping up them and looking totally fresh at the top!

 

[nikki299]

Hey nikki I'm 43 going on 83!!! I do have m.e/fibromyalgia so I tend not to exercise but I'm hoping to increase my activity to help weight loss and mobility. Which in turn should make me feel better. I have to do this now, it's not just about image anymore x

Lol, i know exactly what you mean, i also feel like i am 38 going on 88 some days!!!! I'm sure even walking would do us good!!! Hopefully the fact it isn't just about how we look will spur us on this time.

 

[Loser85]

Im 27 going on 97! Will list ailments caused or worsened by weight...

Asthma
Acid Reflux
IBS
Sleep Trouble
Knee and leg pain

Also anytime i get a basic bug thats doing the rounds i'm hit for 6. Takes me longer to recover. Not good reading really is it?!