How much excercise....?

Cardio kickstarted me.
Try the Couch to 5k if you are not running now

Have you tried spinning? It is a great workout esp. for the lower body legs, butt etc. I try to do 3 60 minute classes per week. I have lost 40 lbs. in about 6 months.,It is an intense workout almost as hard as running. Running is also a great way to lose weight fast. Good luck to you, and I know you can succeed. Also Congrats on your weight loss wow.

Hey! Good for you for joining! I do walking, biking, pilates and yoga, but do whatever you enjoy. If you don't like it, it will be hard for you to stick with it. I do an hour regardless of the type of exercise, either because that's how long the class is or that's how long it takes me to complete the task. I walk around my neighborhood or I bike to the store and then back, so the biking part takes 30 min each way. I don't eat back my calories. Currently, I exercise 7 days a week, but I started with 3 days in June, went to 4 in July and just added the last 3 at the end of September. Don't push yourself too hard because an injury will sideline you for a few days. Better to do your best and be consistent. Good luck and hope this helped.

Well I've been here for awhile... I suggest cardio, whatever you can manage, swimming is awesome, but because it's almost winter, you may not have access to a pool.

I do cardio 4 days a week, lifting 3 days a week, stretching and ab work 7 days a week.

I usually eat at least half of my exercise calories back. Sometimes I'm just starving after a jog! But sometimes I'm so stuffed at the end of the day that I can't possibly eat any more.

Listen to your body. Eat if you're hungry. Rest if you need to. GET ENOUGH SLEEP!! DRINK LOTS OF WATER!!!!!

I hope that helps at least a little bit.

hello and welcome to MFP and wishing you much success

I do the elliptical for a hour Monday to Friday and on Saturdays I do it for hour and half. I also do the Firm cardio Sculpt, I usually do it everyday, but have decided today to switch it to Monday, Wednesday and Fridays only

I strongly recommend you do weight training along with your cardio, so you can tighten up along with losing the weight

I dont eat back my workout calories, however, I do give myself a cheat day on Sundays, where I drink my wine, and treat myself to a nice egg sandwich for breakfast. I usually eat oats in the week.

I treat myself on Sundays, or I would binge more, so I look forward to my Sundays and it keeps me going

You have to adjust your diet to your needs, dont force yourself into a situation you can't fully commit to or you will get frustrated and treat more often. Some people can quit cold turkey and eat healthy some cant. I am one that cant, so I workout hard and look forward to Sundays

Goodluck

I have lost 25lb in 65 days by following the calorie recommendation on MFP (the auto calculated one) and going to the gym for at least 30 mins 4 times a week. I am sticking to simple exercises like the exercise bike, treadmill and weight machines until I get more fit. I started at 271lb and am currently 246lb so I have a long way to go till I can consider myself "fit" but I'm trying to get there

if i could go back when i started, i would tell myself to start doing strength training as soon as possible. all i was doing was cardio, in the work of cycling.

give this beginner body weight circuit a shot. http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2009/12/09/beginner-body-weight-workout-burn-fat-build-muscle/

Just checked out that website....love it!....thanks for the info

I wouldn't recommend running. I think you'll end up injuring yourself - particularly your knees - and then being disappointed and depressed because you won't be able to exercise at all. Save the running for those last, stubborn 15 pounds, when your knees won't be absorbing so much concussion. If you do run, go to a running store and spend time with experts to get the shoes that are the perfect fit for you. Don't buy them off the shelf at Kohls or Wally World or Target or ****'s or wherever. Go to the pros, it really doesn't cost that much more and you'll get the expert help that will make a world of difference. Those places deal with all kinds of people, so don't be embarrassed that you're not a marathon runner.

My advice, take it or leave it. So far, it's working for me.
Get a pedometer - a good one, not one of those crappy ones from the Dollar Store - and set a goal of 10,000 steps per day. Meet that goal. Walk a dog, take a few walks a day by yourself or with friends, whatever. I use an Omron pedometer (they're about $40 - I think I got it from Amazon.com), and it's great. It logs total steps, aerobic steps (I think that's based on continuous walking), calories, and miles. Once you're consistently hitting the 10K step mark, set a goal for the number of aerobic steps and increase that goal incrementally as you advance. This will be better for you than walking. Try a brisk pace for at least 30 minutes of that time, because a newly released study suggests that the pace/intensity is better for your heart.

Incorporate strength training 2-3 times per week. You don't have to start with weights. If you can afford it, get personal training sessions every two weeks (more often if you can - I'd do it every week if I could, but can't afford it).

Keep up with the calorie count and portion control. Don't keep food in the house that's not healthy - make it really hard to get that stuff that's bad for you. But have a wee little bit of that every now and then (rarely, though) so you don't become obsessed with it and deviate from the diet.

Consider using an indoor rowing machine for a combination of cardio and strength training. It's a great all-body workout when done right, and with NO impact. I have a bad knee, and it doesn't hurt me at all to row thousands of meters. But the elliptical and treadmill can cause me pain after a few minutes. Go to the Concept 2 site (www.concept2.com) for instructional videos on the proper technique - it's critical. Done improperly, you can hurt yourself. Done correctly - and it's not that hard to learn proper technique - it's a GREAT form of exercise. They also have a list of people who are certified instructors, in case you want to take a lesson or two to make sure you know how to use it. Plus, these are often the most underappreciated pieces of equipment in the gym, so there's rarely a wait to use one.

And most importantly, don't fixate on the numbers and become obsessed. Expect some ups and downs, and do your best to keep your eye on the long-term prize and not be dragged down by a few setbacks. Focus on how you FEEL, and do what feels good.

Im gonna download the couch to 5k app too

Currently im trying to do 4-5 days a week 1/2- 1 1/2 hours. Usually about 30 mins on the treadmill (you could briskly walk outside) 30 minutes on a ps2 dancemat (doesnt sound like much but wow its gets you sweating) and maybe 20 mins Zumba on the wii.
I dont go to the gym either i bought a cheap treadmill for home use. As long as you do something to get you sweating for at least 20 minutes about 4-5 times a week thats a good start.

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WEIGHT LIFTING, WEIGHT LIFTING, WEIGHT LIFTING, WEIGHT LIFTNG, WEIGHT LIFTING.

Sorry for the all caps, just wanted to make sure you 'heard' me lol.

Cardio is great and is absolutely essential, however, if you rely on it alone your body will simply 'shrink.' In other words, you will look the same as you do now, only smaller.

Weight-lifting is the only exercise that will reshape your body and make you look good naked and not just with clothes on.

Hope this helps