Really fed up......

Hello nanapug - good to hear from you again.

It is a vicious circle - pain in back/knees/hip (or wherever) - unable to be so active - put on weight - pain gets worse!

Try googling You Tube seated exercises - I found several and they are good for improving fitness in the privacy of your own home, without putting too much stress on your painful places.

I am about to embark upon some pre-hip replacement exercises which I have downloaded from the net.

Good luck!

It's good to have a moan as I'm fully aware. That's the joy of GN there's always someone to "listen"
Can you manage a short walk ? I always find a bit of fresh air lifts my spirits. It's a good way to ease yourself back in to exercising.

What about swimming nanapug? You don't have to actually swim if you don't like swimming but if your local pool has the noodles (long, think foam things) that you can sit on in the water and 'cycle' around the pool or lounge across them with your arms and just paddle with your feet (if they have a ladies night, so much the better or see what times they are very quiet with few people in there). You will be burning up calories but the water will support your weight.

If you have specific knee problems, have a word with a swimming teacher that may visit the pool to give lessons and he/she may be able to advise you on pool activities that would help without making things worse.