Im around 280, mostly fat trying to lose weight on the treadmill, where do i begin???

Question

I have a treadmill with a heart rate monitor, just got it and quite frankly im confused, i've heard im supposed to warm up, have a period of really good excecise then cool down.

but i heard it hase alot to do with my pulse,

Any suggestions for getting the most out of my exercise or an idea for what i should be doing would be most appreciated!

Answer 1

You have a good start. Take a look at these sites-

http://www.fda.gov/oc/opacom/hottopics/obesity.html

http://www.beatyourrisk.com/

http://arthritis.about.com/od/weight/ht/weightlossplan.htm?terms=weight+loss

Answer 2

I applaud you on wanting to become leaner and healthier. Exercise is a natural process that our bodies use to eliminate excess fat. First of all you've gained the excess weight by either overeating or lack of sufficient exercise. STOP! Before you put one foot on that treadmill, grab your coat and your keys and leave the house. Hurry to do this, but once outside take a leisurely stroll around your block. Then go back home and don't sit down, but do some house cleaning. Continue doing this 1 block jaunt for 1 week. Next week walk 2 blocks at the same leisure pace and go back home and clean some more. By now you should be more intuned to yourself and feeling like you can take on the world. Well, don't. We don't want you to get discouraged and stop walking. You may not see the weight loss yet, but believe you me it is coming. For your third week take in a block further and go home and do some more cleaning. Do the same for the fourth week as well. Now, here you are at the second month. You should be feeling more energetic. Are you? OK, then let's begin. This time when you go for your walk you will increase it by 2 blocks each week. If you feel pain or are short-winded then stop and go back to your last comfort zone of walking. This is only your body's way of saying that it is not ready for that step so fast. It is not telling you that you can't or never will do it, but just not then. You have invested in that treadmill, so now go out and buy yourself some good raingear for the days when it is raining cats and dogs. Boots included and cover your nose and mouth as well. Don't let the inclement in the weather get in the way of you having good health. Now that you are walking further you need to go home and start organizing the cabinets and drawers. You are probably one of those people who still watch too much television. If you can't get up the nerve to throw it (idiot box) out, then position the treadmill in front of it and read your manual and tread slowly. Oh, and another thing, while you are losing weight your clothes will start to bag and sag. Get rid of them! After all of your hard work you want to flaunt your success. Go out and buy new underwear and outerwear clothing. Don't forget that your feet will have lost weight too, so buy new shoes. Don't overwhelm yourself. Buy a piece at a time as you loose weight and get rid of your fat clothes. DO NOT STOP once you are at your ideal weight. Now you have to maintain it, for a lifetime. I can see you now. MAN, YOU LOOK GOOD!

Answer 3

I've lost 5 kilos in my first week. It's my 10th day and I have included salad with some protein (eg. egg/ lean chicken) as you suggested. After 4 years of trying, the fat is finally coming off. It truly feels like magic!

Get started today!

Answer 4

Congratulations on your decision to get into shape.
It might be a good idea to get a physical before you start and exercise program.
Here is a good article about using a hear rate monitor
http://walking.about.com/cs/fitnesswalking/a/hrmworkouts.htm

Answer 5

Yeah, jump and stretch to warm up them once you are happy start running but once you have done stretch again because it is something to do with acid near your muscles and you need to get rid of it that is why you need to cool down

Answer 6

thy are right after you get to the doctors than just get started do it slow at first and then kick it up a notch but the one thing is to drink a lot of water like a gallon of it a day.


good luck and keep with it

Answer 7

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

Quit overeating and get your *** on the treadmill instead of worrying about "doing it right". START....GO...LOSE