Exercise (the firm. taebo. ski machine) will it help me lose weight?
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Yep and also eat more protien bench press and Sit ups
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Cardio is what makes you lose weight.  If you don't like the treadmill (I hate it), use the stationary bike or the stair climber.  Actually, those machines get incredibly boring after a few weeks of using them every day, so I prefer to do something fun...I like dancing, playing tennis, bowling, and horseback riding.  You lose track of time and it doesn't seem like work, and it has the added bonus of keeping you in shape!
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Yes, but the weight loss will be much slower. Cutting out 500 calories will only lose you about a pound a week. Remember, exercise not only burns calories, but also speeds up your metabolism! Not to mention all the other benifits it has.\n\nIf you do decide to simply cut calories, however, just make sure you don't go below 1200. Any lower and your body will go into "survival" mode and it will be much more difficult to lose the weight and keep it off.
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I've been having this one for years now. I exercise on it every day while watching my favorite show, for about 10 minutes. \n\nWhen I first got the trainer, I exercised more, for about 20-30 minutes a day, and at first I didn't experience any weight loss, but my muscles began to form, my bum felt firmer and my arms lost the flappines. Since muscless are a heavier tissue than fat, this is normal, but after one month you start to loose fat too, and than the weight loss starts.\n\nJust be persistant, exercise every day and diet too, and you'll reach your weight goal. Check out Comonsense diet tips on the sources I provided, if you seek diet and exercise advice.\n\nNow I use the trainer for maintenance only, so 10 minutes per day suffice.
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It depends on what you want.  You can increase the tension on it to build muscle and endurance and you can increase the slope as well.  If you want to build endurance and lose weight, increase your speed (do more 'steps' per hour)\n\nI wouldn't recommend carrying weights as you could lose your balance and hurt yourself.\n\nAlso, look for a machine that has the arm trainer built in so that you can work two parts of your body at the same time.
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No, sadly enough, a truly effective method of losing a lot of weight deals with exercise. But, if you truly hate exercising, I might suggest cutting down food intake and making healthier options when eating. Like, instead of eating cheese pizza and beer, maybe have a healthier option of a chicken sandwich and a low-fat orange juice. Cut out chips and salsa and have smaller portions. That's all i can think of right now :)
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weight wise, you are probably fine. Problem is, there is so much mass centered on such a small platform, I figure it will be hard for you to stand up, let alone control them.\n\nMaybe you could try renting some to see what happens...I don't know if those are even available for rent though.\n\nI would go with skis for now...lose some weight, then think about the ski blades.
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Any of the machines work,  If you use it.... It's the self discipline that is hard.... I have alot of machines and I have always exercised and I swear by it, but I also found I end up doing more floor exercises then the machines and they seem to work better for me... I get faster results.... So It's up to the individual on buying the machines... Have fun!!!
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No, its a bad idea. Not only will you keep your real weight (as opposed to water weight)  your skin is likely to break out into a nasty rash which will make it tougher to EXERCISE, the real way to lose weight along with a sensible diet.
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The following healthy living recommendations will help you if your trying to lose weight, have aspirations of building lean muscle mass, are attempting to get a wash board stomach, or just want to feel better:\n\n*1) Burn more calories then your consuming everyday and measure your results using the following formula: Calories Consumed minus Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) minus Physical Activity. Get a fitness calculator that you can put on your cell phone and computer. This will allow you to easily  calculate this formula, log your daily calorie consumption, and log your physical activities.\n\n*2) Eat natural and organic foods found on earth versus something created by a corporation to make money. Eat meals in small portions throughout the day and take a good multi-vitamin supplement. \n\nAvoid “High Glycemic Load Carbs” (sugar, pastries, desserts, refined starches such as breads, pasta, refined grains like white rice; high starch vegetables such as white potatoes) and drink lots of water. \n\nDo not try fad diets. Here is an excellent food pyramid that anyone can follow: http://www.rayandterry.com/html/images/PyramidLRG.gif?osCsid=26a424be471d1337e7c2f105d5c64d9d\n\n*3) Exercise on most days by doing cardiovascular training and/or resistance training activities. \n\nRead a book or find a certified trainer to make sure your doing all resistance training exercises correctly. A great book to buy that teaches you the resistance training basics is “Weight Training For Dummies”. A superb magazine to buy with excellent resistance training routines that will not get you bored is "Muscle and Fitness". Signup for the free newsletter.\n\nA good book to buy that teaches you the cardiovascular training basics is “Fitness For Dummies”. \n\n*4) Get plenty of sleep. Sleep experts say most adults need between seven and nine hours of sleep each night for optimum performance, health, and safety. \n\n*5) Educate yourself continually on health issues. A good free publication is  “Dietary Guidelines For Americans 2005”. A superb book to read is “You The Owner’s Manual”. An excellent periodic publication is the “Nutrition Action Health Letter”.\n\n*6) Make a life long commitment to good health. A great test you can take to measure your biological age is at http://realage.com Look at other areas where you can improve your health. For example, make improvements on the quality of the air you breath. Review outdoor air quality forecasts where you live and get an indoor air purifier. Email me if you want a good air purifier recommendation and if you have other questions.\n\n *Click on all the source links below to get the full benefit of the recommendations. The answers presented to your health questions are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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try going to the gym and using the treadmill... its best for losing weight...
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You have to use it on a regular basis and eat healthy. You are not going to lose weight just because you bought the treadmill. Diet and exercise. Simple as that.
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At 15 years old you are still growing. The weight will go away eventually, that is, if you dont eat unhealthy and get a little bit of exercise. I know that an elliptical trainer machine is what doctors recommend for people with bad knees. Maybe get informed about that machine, and maybe you will feel a lot better about yourself.\n\nThis is information about elliptical trainer machines\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eliptical_machine\n\n"An elliptical trainer is a stationary exercise equipment used to simulate walking or running without causing pressure to the joints"\n\nAlso, regular cardiovascular exercise reduces body fat. Wallking is great cardio! Cardio for at least 30 minutes per day will definitely help u lose a few pounds.
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I have the billy blanks Taebo and all of his are very good work out, whe i was using his program i had lost 65 punds in 3 months. bu ti used it twice aday,
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okay.. just to let u in on some info... (dont listen to the people above.. they have no clue) ... anyways... everything you do in a day burns calories... watching tv, eating, sleeping, even reading a book burns calories. ur body will burn them all day long.. but if you also add a wieghtliftin program then it will REALLY help
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Somebody esle on here figured it out by calories a while back.. The upshot was, by conventional methods, it will take you a while.\n\nUnconventional methods (the different surgeries and radical diets) contain varying degrees of risk, and should be implemented and monitored by a doctor.\n\nAvoidance of sugar will help you lose weight, almost guaranteed. The other poster correctly identified soda as the worst offender. Foods that are heavy in carbohydrates are also sugary. You could try going to the doc's and having them give you a typical diabetic" diet plan, which will serve you well.\n\nI use to play a a bit of golf, but the slow walking didn't help. A stair stepper or running machine would serve you well - if you use it almost every day faithfully. I found that somewhat boring and switched to Tae Kwon Do (with judo/hapkido). After 20 minutes of kicking back and forth, your heart will DEFINITELY be beating faster. I suppose kickboxing or similar would be just as good (but TKD and the like can also possibly save your life). Just don't ry to do too much too soon. Ease into it.\n\nSomeone I love was very depressed with her life situation. She went to stay with relatives in Maine for a few months and so far (since February) has lost 30 lbs. Depression and eating comfort food is like a  silent assassin. Perhaps a change of routine or scenery would help as well.\n\nBest of luck!!
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i think i would work if u exercised as well...i used one, but i also did aerobics... worked wonders for me... i used the $25. from wal-mart... lol... its not how expensive it is... its in the ritual...being consistent... as with most weight loss mumbojumbo... good luck