I've found that what works best for me is the eliptical machine. I seem to lose the weight if I spend my time on this.
Also, you need to spend a good amount of time exercising. I've heard 30 minutes 3 times a week. I believe that's to MAINTAIN your current weight.
If I want to lose weight, I have to do 5 days a week, 50 - 60 minutes of exercise.
Penth, you is bad!!
I love the elliptical machines too, Chuck. They work out not only my lower body but also my arms, with those handles that move back and forth (Behave, Chrissi!) Plus, see those smaller handles? Grasp them to monitor your heart beat. I find I have to get my heart beat up to about 120 to start breaking a sweat. If I don't do this for at least 10-20 minutes, my workout doesn't do me any good at all...might as well skip it!!
Yes, losing weight takes time as friend Chuck pointed out. Ellipticals, swimming, running, maybe biking help you progress faster. I have never been able to lose weight by walking. It simply takes too much time and my knees start hurting before I reach the payback zone. Aqua exercising work well too...our friend LauraGigs is a testament to that! I tried to sign up for a class this morning but they were filled already. I did sign up for a women's mountainclimbing class. I've heard it's a workout, so I'm willing to try!!
When I enrolled in the Pinedale Half-Marathon, I was given a workout regimen that has been productive. I do a cardio workout every other day. At least 35 continuous minutes of running, ellipticals, dancing, etc. On the alternate days I do weight lifting, yoga, and core exercises. Okay, sometimes I do housework or gardening instead. I try to do about an hour of exersizing on these days.