I feel like crap today:(

Well yesterday was day 3 of our nightly walk. 1.5 miles.  OMG me and my BF walk against the strong wind for 1/2 of the walk and boy is it killing meeh. To top it off he doesnt let me slow down and I feel like crying halfway through.  Im glad he got me out there though.  I had already fallen asleep when he got home but he got me up and pushed me to go.  Please tell me when my chins/feet are gonna stop killin me with pain.  I have a headache today too. I guess my big bod is not used to all this work.  Im I pushing myself too hard?  Tell me it will get better PLEASE!!!

It is going to be painful - try doing some warm up - and also although you should feel "the burn" you shouldnt be in agony! BUT I have to say, you must stick with it - its good your boyfriend is there to motivate you. take it a bit easier this time but you will be surprised how quickly the aches will disappear once you get going again. perhaps you should consult a doctor though - just to be on the safe side?

and of course it will get better - when i started using my lateral thigh trainer - i barely did 5 consequtive mins without feeling in a lot of pain - now I do 30 straight mins and am considering upping it.

To go from doing nothing (if that is the case) to all of a sudden walking 3 miles a day is a shock to your system that will take time for your body to adjust to. You don't mention specifically what is killing you, is it your feet, legs, knees, out of breath?

I would strongly suggest taking an easier pace otherwise you may feel overwhelmed and give up. This walking program might be just the ticket to get your body back into the groove slowly allowing your muscles to adjust over time instead of shocking them into it. You should also make sure you have the correct shoes for supporting your body properly to walk. Going to a shoe store specifically for walking/running where the staff are trained to fit you to a correct shoe for your body is essential if you can find one nearby. Stretching is also very important before and after walking. 

Ditto what steveo said....good shoes, and stretching make a HUGE difference!!

Keep up the good work though, it's hard to get out that door, but after a while you will start to see results and all the pain will have been worth it!

Thats what I really wanted to hear guys.  Well Stevo  whats killing me is the achy feeling in my chins and the bottom part of my feet.  Im not really out of breath its just the pain in those areas. I feel if I slow down though that Im failing.  I think Im too hard on myself.  Anyways if I remember correctly from when I walked before the 30 minutes Im doin now is not gonna phase me purty soon and Ill be able to increase it.  What ya think? Oh ya and I think I do need to take that shoe advice.  Ill be headin to tha mall this weekend.

Thanks Again;)

My legs and feet were really hurting me when I started walking too then I got a new pair of shoes (New Balance) and I cannot believe the difference. And I also started stretching really good.

Hay thanks. So New Balance were good for u. I have a pair now but Ive had em for a while.  I think a new pair just for excersice would be good. As long as I get the Walking type rite? 

Yeah they have been really good for me. You might want to go to a store and have someone fit you for a pair just to make sure they are the right fit

Your muscles aren't built up enough in the front of your chins.   Walking too fast for comfort and with stiff form gives me the same problem.  Slow down for about a week.  That feeling never last more than the first few days for me.

Make sure that when you go to the shoe store that they watch you walk in the shoe back and forth trying different shoes on you. Its important to get a shoe that balances out if you pronate or supinate as you walk. They should also look at the bottom of the shoes you enter the store using to see the wear pattern, so make sure you either bring or wear a pair of shoes that you have had for some time that have a wear pattern. If the store doesn't do these things then find another store as it is very important to get the proper shoe, not one that looks pretty. LOL   Its also not good enough if you ask them to watch you walk if they don't automatically offer to do it, it should be something they are doing with every customer, and actually know what they are looking for. Once you get a pair of shoes that are designed for your feet you will love them.

Don't narrow down choices by thinking a certain brand is what you desire. If they are competent they will fit you to a shoe that is appropriate. This is the store that I get my shoes from.

Hay guys  Awesome advice. I will definetly look for the rite store. When it comes to purchasing shoes thats all I did was go for the purty ones..LOL...Anyways Ill put that advice into consideration. Thanks again

There is more to buying shoes than even what "fits".  When you walk (or run) your foot "pronates" - or rolls inward - after striking the ground.  Some people "over-prontate" and need stability shoes, other people have a more neutral gate and need neutral shoes.  (Some even under-pronate)  Most shoe companies make different models for different types of walkers.  If you try to use a shoe that's not proper for your foot there is a better chance of injuring yourself.

A good running store (don't be scared - running shoes are great for walking too!) should be able to look at your walk and give you more advice.    

Great job for getting out there! Everything I've ever heard about starting an exercise program says it's important to start slowly. (ie: Week 1. Walk around block. Week 2. Walk around block twice.) Then increase each week. As your muscles strengthen, you can make your walk longer.

If you overdo it and injure yourself, you won't be able able to do your exercise program at all. I agree that good shoes are a must too. (you can get an injury called shin splints if you overstress your shins and they are painful!)

Keep up the good work!

Regarding the pains in the shins:

I used to get shin splints all of the time.  What reduced their occurrence (I still get them every now and then), was making sure the tips of my toes were touching the bottom of the shoe.  With shin splints, some people unconsciously or even just subtly flex their toes, which causes the stress on the shin.  By keeping your toes a little bent and down, the frequency of the shin pain should go down.

At least, that's what worked for me.