workouts

[TropicalGirl1205 84]

Hey everyone, I am a little over 6 months out and down 90 lbs...ive been extremely committed to going to the gym 3 times a week. I usually do about 45 mins on the elliptical and burn about 550 calories. At this point i really want to start incorporating muscular workouts (all the machines) in the gym. If I cut down to 30 mins on the elliptical and do all the machines for 15 mins will I still lose weight? Just scared by cutting down the cardio will limit the weight loss. Any suggestions or tips would be greatly appreciated!!

[Rosa 29]

I am 4 months post op and 75 pounds down. I have not worked out at all. I have walked more and have taken stairs at times instead of the elevator at work. But not one time in the gym. I did not join because I knew I would not go. Too busy at work.

[ctsleeve 20]

You know this already, but muscle weighs more than fat. So your weight loss may slow, but your overall appearance (and, more importantly, how you feel) will improve as you build muscle.

Muscle mass burns more calories at rest than fat, so as you start to improve your muscle mass you'll burn more calories during regular activity as well.

I was in the best shape of my life when I regularly worked on muscle building as well as cardio.

Good luck!

[jensjoy28 351]

You know this already' date=' but muscle weighs more than fat. So your weight loss may slow, but your overall appearance (and, more importantly, how you feel) will improve as you build muscle.

Muscle mass burns more calories at rest than fat, so as you start to improve your muscle mass you'll burn more calories during regular activity as well.

I was in the best shape of my life when I regularly worked on muscle building as well as cardio.

Good luck![/quote']

I know this isn't what you meant, but just to clarify for the OP, muscle does not weigh more than fat...a pound is a pound is a pound...is just the amount of space each takes up that is different. however, everything else noted is true, so for the OP, definitely incorporate some strength training in with your cardio...you will end up with a much leaner, more efficient calorie-burning body. Your fear is common, however there is mountain of proof that your fear is unnecessary :-)

Here is a pic for the visual folks

[TropicalGirl1205 84]

Oh wow. Thanks so much every1!

[ctsleeve 20]

I know this isn't what you meant, but just to clarify for the OP, muscle does not weigh more than fat...a pound is a pound is a pound...is just the amount of space each takes up that is different. however, everything else noted is true, so for the OP, definitely incorporate some strength training in with your cardio...you will end up with a much leaner, more efficient calorie-burning body. Your fear is common, however there is mountain of proof that your fear is unnecessary :-)

Here is a pic for the visual folks

Yes, of course you're right - a pound is a pound. Sorry for the gaffe lol.