spider63
09-28-2009, 09:15 AM
In 2002-2004, I had reached a high of 422 lbs. This January 1, 2009, I was at 301 lbs. Today I am: 246.
Besides dieting and exercise, one thing that helped me was blogging about my weightloss journey (http://fitness63.blogspot.com/). I met a lot of other people who were on the same boat. Some of them succeeded and inspired me to succeed also! :hmn:
I do mostly a lot of cardio. Try for 2 or 3 times on the days when I am not working, and at least 1 or 2 times a day on the days when I am working.
What I do is 30-60 minutes on the Elliptical cardio machine, which is sometimes like the ski machine. I like it better than treadmill or the stairmaster machines for me. It is easier for my ankles. Every person is different, so you might like the treadmill or stairmaster more. I do at least 30-60 minutes each time, try for 3 or 3X a day or at least 60 minutes once a day. That exercise will keep your metabolism burning calories at a higher rate than if you are just sitting at your office all day!
The other exercise that I enjoy is bicycling. Riding around on a bike is a lot of fun and it is a good supplement to the cardio machines. Walking in the park is another fun activity. Staying active every day is important, in my humble opinion.
The other important thing is to STAY HUNGRY!!! Every time you eat, stay hungry. Eat a little bit. Eat whenever you are hungry, but do not eat until you are completely full. STAY HUNGRY!! That is the key for me, when I am losing weight every day and burning up the fat.
I also lift weights and do weight training. Muscle is denser and burns up more calories every day just for body maintenance, so weightlifting also helps to lose weight, and it tones your body!
GOOD LUCK getting in shape!! It is all about effort and never being disappointed when you make mistakes. One day at a time, you can succeed!! :allgood:
Besides dieting and exercise, one thing that helped me was blogging about my weightloss journey (http://fitness63.blogspot.com/). I met a lot of other people who were on the same boat. Some of them succeeded and inspired me to succeed also! :hmn:
I do mostly a lot of cardio. Try for 2 or 3 times on the days when I am not working, and at least 1 or 2 times a day on the days when I am working.
What I do is 30-60 minutes on the Elliptical cardio machine, which is sometimes like the ski machine. I like it better than treadmill or the stairmaster machines for me. It is easier for my ankles. Every person is different, so you might like the treadmill or stairmaster more. I do at least 30-60 minutes each time, try for 3 or 3X a day or at least 60 minutes once a day. That exercise will keep your metabolism burning calories at a higher rate than if you are just sitting at your office all day!
The other exercise that I enjoy is bicycling. Riding around on a bike is a lot of fun and it is a good supplement to the cardio machines. Walking in the park is another fun activity. Staying active every day is important, in my humble opinion.
The other important thing is to STAY HUNGRY!!! Every time you eat, stay hungry. Eat a little bit. Eat whenever you are hungry, but do not eat until you are completely full. STAY HUNGRY!! That is the key for me, when I am losing weight every day and burning up the fat.
I also lift weights and do weight training. Muscle is denser and burns up more calories every day just for body maintenance, so weightlifting also helps to lose weight, and it tones your body!
GOOD LUCK getting in shape!! It is all about effort and never being disappointed when you make mistakes. One day at a time, you can succeed!! :allgood: