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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]You need to take a hard look at what you are eating.  Not exercising isn’t why you became obese.  Therefore, exercise isn’t really the fix.

I was also in the military, very fit.  I had three kids and became a SAHM and didn’t step foot in a gym, or do any intentional exercising for 8 yrs.  I was too overwhelmed with motherhood to workout.  But I still managed to lose baby weight over 9 months or so after each pregnancy and maintain my normal weight just by keeping my diet heathy and not overeating. While I was no longer “fit” and couldn’t even run a mile when I finally did get back to the gym, I didn’t become obese either.  There is more to unpack to your story than just injuries causing an exercise shift. [/quote]

Very true. And if OP goes for high impact, there's a chance of gaining weight since overweight women, in particular, tend to find their appetite stimulated by cardio.   I think you are right that success lies in diet, not exercise. [/quote]

True, but OP is also looking to feel like herself again (fit, strong, capable) and to be around people.  And it sounds like she would benefit from the endorphins generated by exercise.

OP, I hope you find something that works for you, for fitness, in conjunction with a sustainable eating plan.  I lost 25 pounds very, very slowly over the past year with exercise and a small, sustainable calorie deficit.  For me, personally, the exercise routine and improvements to my fitness and strength make me feel much better than I did when I lost 25 pounds in 4 months 15 years ago with diet only.  And I think it's much better role modelling for my school-aged kids. [/quote]

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