Getting rid of the pain in your feet is going to greatly improve your quality of life. Being involved in family activities is no longer going to create so much pain that you would rather sit them out.

By taking steps to help you lose weight, you are going to reap the benefits almost instantly. Not only will you no longer be at as high of a risk of all the potential cardiovascular concerns that come with being overweight but you are also going to be able to prevent and even correct a multitude of foot conditions that are caused by the extra weight.

Remember, walking and running aren’t the only ways to lose weight, and you aren’t going to be stuck with the weight you are carrying forever. There are many low impact options that aren’t going to put pressure on your feet but they will help you build your stamina and lose weight.

References:

• http://www.who.int/topics/obesity/en/
• http://www.ipfh.org/images/research_materials/2012_National_Foot_Health_Assessment_June_2012.pdf
• http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=a00143