Stationary Bike + Elliptical

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Rivethead
Rivethead Posts: 9
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I have both of these machines in my house and was basically wondering if they are enough?

Here's what they look like

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and

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I've been slowly building up time on them by adding 10 minutes each week until I can do 30 on one and 30 on the other, in a row. Don't know if this is relevant, but I've been eating very small meals every 2 hours because of GERD/no gallbladder, so 6 a day. Anyway, I was hoping these machines would be enough along with small weights to hold while using the bike (eventually, when I build up enough endurance) to lose about a pound or half a pound a week.

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  • Shalaurise
    Shalaurise Posts: 707 Member
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    Honestly, at an appropriate calorie deficit, someone would typically be able to achieve that weight loss without the exercise. I am all for getting in some good cardio each day though. I have found that my walks have helped me out with just my overall ability to breath. I also like to not feel guilty if I go over my calories a little and having workout calories on my charts that keep me in the green. Everyone is a little different though and you have to find the right grove for you and your body. :)


    P.S. Glad to have you as a new friend here on MFP!

    Edit: Random tidbit about me after Googling GERD. I am not diagnosed with anything of the like, but I get similar symptoms with increasing frequency as my weight goes up. As I have been loosing weight, I have found that these issues are dissipating slowly. Not saying this journey will solve the problem, but it may help some. :)
  • Rivethead
    Rivethead Posts: 9
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    Thanks! Yeah, being winded is my main kryptonite. GERD sucks but smaller meals spread out really helps keep the acid and nausea to a minimum. If I get to a healthy BMI, the symptoms should be negligible. Some other bad conditions make it hard to lose without working out, so I gotta get my heart pumping :)

    Thanks for the add~ :D

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