Question:
Has anyone had good results from using an Elliptical machine. How often did you have

excercise on it and for how long. I am convinced that I will have to excer. at least 4 times a week to lose anymore weight. I am eating ok, proteins, water, etc. So it just has to be excercise. I have been walking and not losing either. any suggestions?    — Rita B. (posted on April 9, 2004)

April 9, 2004
I go to spinning class 3 times a week and work out with a personal trainer 2 times a week. The only way I now lost weight is to cut back the calories. I have to stay at about 900-1000 calories and do the excercise classes. I'm 18 months post op. 272-148
   — barbara A.

April 9, 2004
You have to shake up your exercise routine. The body gets used to the same exercise and then doesn't seem to respond as well. I use the Eliptical runner 1/2 hr, then some weight lifting 4x/wk. I run/walk 2x/wk 2.5 miles on the other days. One day off. I choose those type of exercise because where I gain is in the butt and upper thighs. I think it gives me a great workout. On the eliptical I start low going 5 min forward, 5 back, then raise the step and again 5 min, and so on until I'm doing the top level. That way all of the legs/butt gets a workout. Good Luck!
   — ZZ S.

April 11, 2004
I love the elliptical trainer and I work out on it for 40 minutes 4-5 times per week. When you first start working out on it, don't be hard on yourself if you can only do a few minutes. When I first started, I could only do 6 minutes and I thought I was going to die! You quickly build up your endurance though and I think it took me about a month to work up to 30 minutes. After RNY, I was walking, then walking and playing tennis, then when my loss stalled again, I switched to the elliptical trainer. You will notice a difference. Good luck to you!
   — Yolanda J.

April 11, 2004
I love the Elliptical machine because it burns calories fast, is low empact for knees and back and if you use the one with the moving arms, it is like cross country sking. I use it every day, started at 10, 15 now am at 35 min 4 x's a week. It is also good for your heart I can run up the stairs now.
   — Anna M.