On 13 Feb 2006 11:33:04 -0800, wrote:

I went on a 'less eating' diet about a year or so ago after I got my
blood results back(first time in a while). i supposedly lost about 15
pounds, but i think it was just water weight, as my shape didn't change
any. after ab out 4 months, I gained it all back.

In January of last year, I bought a Treadmill, and have been using it
semi regularly, while trying to watch what I eat. So far, no real
change.

My new regime is to do 40-50 minute straight sessions at 3.1 mph. Any
faster and I get too tired too quickly. I alternate between swinging
my arms and holding on to the rails, as I hear you burn more when arms
are swung... So far, I seem to have lost 5 pounds. From 265, to 260.
I also purchased a Frosty Mug, and am drinking more water regularly..

If this a good way to loose weight? If so, has anyone else tried
something similair and how much have you lost? I'm hoping to lose at
least 60 pounds in 6 months...

Thanks for any info..

To really lose much weight, you'll also have to cut back on eating.
And as you get more fit you should (a) increase the pace of your
exercise, and (b) start doing some interval training -- alternating
easier speeds with challenging ones. You should also buy some
dumbbells and start doing some weight training.

Your goal of 10 lbs/month is too ambitious, unless you're extremely
heavy. A better rate of loss is 1-2 lbs/week, or 4-8 lbs/month.

Chris
262/130s/130s
started dieting July 2002, maintaining since June 2004