If you are at a stall

Stick with it. You are probably losing a yon of inches. I used to be a firm believer in the elliptical until I found turbo fire. I will never go back to countless hours on the elliptical.

Great post. Excersise is such a huge piece of the puzzle. I started out very slow, walking on the treadmill at a slow pace for 20 min. I gradually increased my duration/intensity. I now jog on the treadmill for 30 or walk briskly on an incline for 45. I also workout with a trainer doing weights 4 days a week. I still haven't come to love working out, but it's become a matter or routine.

We have identical training...I love this method..it works wonders...the toning is amazing, the endurance, the strength... I love it once I'm done but its killer while you're doing it!