Weight Management
Starting at 170cm and 75kg, I eventually got down to 68kg. But the surprising thing was — the stinging pain in my feet noticeably decreased after losing just the first 1-2kg, not the full 7kg.
💡 Walking puts 1.2x your body weight on your feet. Running puts 2-3x. Losing just 1kg means 1.2kg less force when walking, 2-3kg less when running. When your plantar fascia is already damaged, even this small difference feels significant.
The Positive Cycle
At first, I could barely walk because of the pain. I started walking exercise in New Balance 1080s. As I walked, I started losing weight. Less weight meant less stress on my feet, which meant less pain. Less pain meant I could walk more, and more walking meant more weight loss. This positive cycle was the key to my recovery.
Recovery Sequence
- Wear the right shoes (New Balance 1080)
- Start walking (short distances first)
- Weight starts dropping (1-2kg)
- Pain decreases → can walk more
- More walking → more weight loss
- Positive cycle repeats → recovery
My Experience
Stretching and shoe changes were most important, but weight loss accelerated my recovery dramatically. The difference was especially noticeable when standing or walking for long periods. Going from 75kg to 68kg reduced my pain by more than half.