For those who had a high starting weight: How did you handle the 'embarrassment' of...

For those who had a high starting weight: How did you handle the 'embarrassment' of starting slow? I want to run the basketball court one day, but I'm starting with baby steps."

There is no embarrassment to starting slow you are taking the steps you need to be healthy. Everything starts with baby steps to eventually reach the goal that you want. Yes, there will be ups and downs, but in order to get where you want to be you have to start somewhere even if it is a slow start.