Where do I start?

Indeed, you are not alone with this! Bren, great idea about swimming! Also, you may be able to try a stationary bike, or even an elliptical machine. If you can get to a gym, get a tour, and talk to them about trying different machines, to see if any would work (even if you don't end up joining, but just exploring!). Also, are you getting any help with the plantar fascia, like physical therapy, or orthotics?

There is also a group on here that does Wed weigh-in, which could be helpful in encouraging you. https://community.breastcancer.org/forum/58/topic/...

Thinking of you, 

The Mods

When I complained to my primary care doc about my weight, she asked me why I didn't walk more.  I said because my back and hips hurt.  The first thing, she said, is to get your pain under control so you can walk more.  Now I'm taking a minor amount of pain killer and I can't tell you how much of a difference it makes. 

I lost 15lbs on chemo and why? Because I had no taste buds/appetite and wasn't eating. I don't think I was ingesting even 1,000 calories per day while on chemo. Now with appetite back, the weight is starting to creep back on. From this experience, I've come to the sad conclusion that to lose weight there is no magic formula...simply have to EAT LESS. 

I don't go on any specific diet, to me that never works. I'm trying what I call "mindful eating". Apart from cutting out sodas (huge amounts of sugar) I don't restrict my diet. I still eat everything I want, just less of everything. I try not to eat unless I truly feel hungry (less snacking) and then stop eating when I'm full. Since I've forced myself to become aware of this, it's amazing how much mindless eating I was doing.

I really find that I am full after eating a lot less than I used to. I realize that I used to keep on eating because the food was on my plate, I didn't want to "waste" it....and it tasted soooo good . So now portion size is always a salad plate size, not dinner plate size. If I eat fast food, I eat from the children's menu and I really find that it's enough. If I want a cookie, I will eat one, not six. And drink lots and lots of water afterwards. And I try not to use food as recreation (you know, snacking in front of the TV). After a while it becomes a habit and I don't feel deprived at all.

It is VERY hard to eat mindfully but I'm really trying. Adding a daily walk outdoors is next on my list ...even if it's just ten minutes a day. I know that for me, trying to stick to a strict diet, or have a complicated exercise program, is not going to work.

Mom-n-stuff... I hear you!  I feel like the medication we take is a blessing and a curse...  I also have gained so much weight and can't seem to lose a pound-to make matters worse, my fat is all redistributing into my waist/stomach area - it is so uncomfortable and I am beginning to feel like I have no where to turn.. my feet hurt but I do try to walk, mostly on weekends, as my work day is so long I am too tired then.. I have arthritis in my thumb joint so lifting weights is impossible.. I try to eat lots of fruit and veggies, protein -yes, I do eat snacks and sweets..

This is the fattest I have ever been in my life and I hate it.