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Question: Stationary exercise bike, will it really help?
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I recently lost about 45 pounds and am trying to lose the last 10... I was working out at a gym but can not anymore. Bought an exercise bike and this is what I am doing everyday to get started.. I pedal for 45 minutes equaling 13 miles, 280 calories and 90 fat calories. Of course plus eating right? Oh and I have added some hand weights. Is this sufficent to help.. or do you think I am just wasting my time with such a small workout? Thanks.
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Answer#2: If you only have ten pounds to go to your "dream weight" it's probably time to stop weighing yourself. If you've been exercising a lot you'll be gaining muscle, which is heavier than fat, so if you keep weighing yourself and aren't seeing the numbers you want you may be discouraged.The better way to judge your progress is by taking measurements, or simply by trying on the clothes you want to fit into, as long as they are a realistic size for your body type.Exercise is a good thing, and you certainly shouldn't stop doing it whenever you do decide you're happy with your size. If you reach your goal then stop exercising, you'll put the weight right back on.My advice is to get rid of your scales and just work on developing good eating and exercising habits. The rest will take care of itself.
Answer#3: Personally, I think you are doing great! You lost 45 pounds already - losing the last is always the hardest to lose. By the sound of it - perhaps by the time you read this you will have lost more. I think having the exercise bike will help you a lot - and you say you are even using hand weights as well as watching your food intake. I don't feel it is a "small workout" - that is my opinion. I think you are going great and I wish you the best of luck - stick with it!!!!!!!!!!!
Answer#4: As long as you burn more calories than you consume you'll lose weight. If you burn 280 calories in addition to your normal daily calories, but you're eating a lot, you won't lose weight. But, if you're consistently burning 280 more calories than you're eating, then yes, you'll lose weight. Try doing some other cardio to burn some more calories, and definitely add weight training. Not only do you build muscle, you actually build bone density too. Plus it helps you to burn more calories at rest. Don't forget to eat a well balanced diet with fruits, veggies, lean protein, whole grains, and lowfat dairy.
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