Fat experiences

I'm 234 but carry most of my weight in my middle. I have a hard time heaving myself out of bed ^^; and I also struggle a little getting in and out of cars. I sort of plop in my seat with a loud sigh.

I used to run 8 miles 4 days a week, lift and was a first degree black belt. Now just walking 5-10 minutes has me sweating and out of breath.

For me it started with bending over difficulties as pressing against my belly would make it difficult to breathe.

As I got heavier I began noticing how much more difficult physical activity became. Unlike most gainers I've actually continued to do daily 4km walks and multiple gym sessions a week, so I'm much more fit (and hopefully strong) than the average obese guy, but even though I wasn't getting out of breath super easily I have found it much harder to move in general.

- I'm slower to walk up the stairs. I have to go down slowly too to make sure I'm minimizing impact on my joints.

- I get regular foot pains if I'm standing or walking for a long time.

- I've begun experiencing knee pain after strenuous activity

- I was at a concert recently and I opted not to jump around too much so as not to tire my lower body too much (plus my feet were KILLING me by the end)