 [ Symptoms ] im 314lbs and trying to lose weight i cant excercise 2 min before im gasping for air how can i get a work out in [ Disease ] do not give up although you may not be able to exercise for long now you should expect to see less shortness of breath and better cardiovascular endurance the longer you stay consistent with your exercise routine be sure that you are not trying to do too much with your exercise it may be best to start out with a low intensity level of exercise and expanding upon it as tolerated it may not seem like a lot at first but you can slowly and gradually build up the duration and intensity of your exercise the more that you are able to adhere to it remember your exercise does not have to be done all in one session divide it up and takes breaks to rest and recover if you need to and then pick it back up later you may be able to continually shorten the amount of rest that you take in between sessions to eventually spend more time in a single session also try building in more opportunities to incorporate more physically activity within your daily routine try taking the stairs instead of the elevator or park further away making a habit out of incorporating small opportunities like these can ultimately lead to becoming better conditioned for exercise if exercise remains to be too difficult i would still encourage you to continue to do what you can but i would suggest placing more of an emphasis on your nutrition to lose enough weight until you are at the point that you can exercise more comfortably keep up the great work remember to always consult your doctor before beginning an exercise routine or weight loss plan