digmusic
03-16-2006, 09:57 AM
is exercising three times a week for an hour doing cardio stuff like the elliptical enough to have any effect on weight loss and is it healthy enough in general?
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bluejbirdie
03-16-2006, 10:11 AM
is exercising three times a week for an hour doing cardio stuff like the elliptical enough to have any effect on weight loss and is it healthy enough in general?
yup and yup.
you need to combine it with a good diet...but Any Exercies will have an effect on weight loss end will contribute to health in general.
yup and yup.
you need to combine it with a good diet...but Any Exercies will have an effect on weight loss end will contribute to health in general.
susieq0726
03-16-2006, 10:17 AM
Exercise is good period. I have found that for me, in addition to a good work out, I also need to cut my calories to lose weight. The fact is, eating a zillion calories a day packed with fat & carbs, and then only exercising three times a week, you probably won't lose any weight (unless your matabolism is out of this world,,,,)
I try and eat 1,000 to 1,200 calories per day (I am a 43 yr old woman - men generally require more) and exercise 4 to 5 times a week. Also, the calories I do eat are a good balance of proteins and carbs. I have lost 23 pounds over the past 14 weeks and feel alot better than I used to.
The whole idea is to get moving! Whether it's walking, running, eliptical or whatever, as long as you don't have any medical issues that prevent you from exercising I say go for it. If you have medical problems, see your doctor before you start any kind of diet or exercise program. (geez,,,I sound like an infomercial!!!! :D )
I try and eat 1,000 to 1,200 calories per day (I am a 43 yr old woman - men generally require more) and exercise 4 to 5 times a week. Also, the calories I do eat are a good balance of proteins and carbs. I have lost 23 pounds over the past 14 weeks and feel alot better than I used to.
The whole idea is to get moving! Whether it's walking, running, eliptical or whatever, as long as you don't have any medical issues that prevent you from exercising I say go for it. If you have medical problems, see your doctor before you start any kind of diet or exercise program. (geez,,,I sound like an infomercial!!!! :D )
kjman87
03-16-2006, 10:34 AM
I just started using an elipitcle trainer about 6 months ago...and I have lost around 40lbs... I feel great and I am going to continue using it...When I was at college last year I weighed in at around 255 at 6'0" and now im at 215...I am about to go back to college after my first CO-OP term and I'm looking for a gym buddy so I dont waste all the progress I've made...Just keep it up and you will notice the difference... I also started doing the elipticle at a 27 min program and I did 2.7 mile in that period, now im at a harder (more resistance) 30 min program and I did 3.7 miles in that time yesterday!!! it really feels good when you can see the progress you make!
GOOD LUCK!
GOOD LUCK!
digmusic
03-16-2006, 10:35 AM
Thanks for the responses - I have severe scoliosis so running is out of the question (it is PAINFUL for me to run) but the elliptical doesn't hurt me. Swimming is good too but I don't know where any spanish pools are (im studying here for the year.)
Could you perhaps give me sort of a sample day's meals that is 1000-1200 calories? I have never payed any attention to numbers because I'm too lazy (therein lies my problem.)
I have gained TWENTY POUNDS in the past TWO MONTHS!!! I haven't eaten particularly more than I ever ate before so I don't know why I suddenly look like a cow (I am 5'3" pushing 140 pounds...) I stopped taking birth control for awhile, perhaps that is related?
Could you perhaps give me sort of a sample day's meals that is 1000-1200 calories? I have never payed any attention to numbers because I'm too lazy (therein lies my problem.)
I have gained TWENTY POUNDS in the past TWO MONTHS!!! I haven't eaten particularly more than I ever ate before so I don't know why I suddenly look like a cow (I am 5'3" pushing 140 pounds...) I stopped taking birth control for awhile, perhaps that is related?
susieq0726
03-17-2006, 01:28 PM
I have severe scoliosis too. I have had since I was 13. I don't like to run either and it also hurts my knees.
Do the eliptical - It's low impact and you will get great results.
Start by writing down everything you put in your mouth - That way you will know what's going in. Start reading labels too and eat lots of veggies and fruit. Stay away from fast food! Yikes! It's soooo bad for weight loss. Try and stay away from white bread, white rice and flour. Don't eat after 6:00 PM, and exercise at least 3 times a week.
Gaining weight is alot easier than losing it. It takes alot of self control.
Do the eliptical - It's low impact and you will get great results.
Start by writing down everything you put in your mouth - That way you will know what's going in. Start reading labels too and eat lots of veggies and fruit. Stay away from fast food! Yikes! It's soooo bad for weight loss. Try and stay away from white bread, white rice and flour. Don't eat after 6:00 PM, and exercise at least 3 times a week.
Gaining weight is alot easier than losing it. It takes alot of self control.
Lenin
03-18-2006, 10:53 AM
Let me add my praise of the elliptical. When I started, 5 minutes was a nightmare, I HATED the thing. Now it's 30 minutes and ONCE a whole 60 minutes (a good episode of STARGATE-SG1 on the LED screen helped a lot.) I actually look forward to it.
I have two destoyed knees and a bad back. The back gave me some trouble when I started the elliptical (all that leg lifting)...but it adjusted and lumbar extension machine immediatley afterward prevents later spasm.
It's KIND to the knees of someone who couldn't jog on a track without pain.
I also believe the calorie count that the elliptical spits out...generous, but ACCURATE! It's nice seeing a 400 calories readout after a workout...that's a piece of pie! :D
I wish I had been the $$$$$inventor$$$$$ of this popular machine.
I have two destoyed knees and a bad back. The back gave me some trouble when I started the elliptical (all that leg lifting)...but it adjusted and lumbar extension machine immediatley afterward prevents later spasm.
It's KIND to the knees of someone who couldn't jog on a track without pain.
I also believe the calorie count that the elliptical spits out...generous, but ACCURATE! It's nice seeing a 400 calories readout after a workout...that's a piece of pie! :D
I wish I had been the $$$$$inventor$$$$$ of this popular machine.