I am looking to set realistic weight loss goals in 2011. I am not looking for a miracle but would like to loose about 50 pounds (approx 1lb per week)
I used to be in weight watchers when I was younger, but now I can't afford that. I also can't afford to go to a gym. I am also a newlywed who now lives in a dangerous area due to financial burdens, so its not a good idea to go walking outside.
BUT what I do have is a stationary bike that I bought when I was younger as well that my mom will be bringing up to me in the next couple of weeks.
It is not electric, it does have a battery operated, speedometer and odometer, but I am not sure how accurate they are. I read somewhere a couple years ago that 20-30 minutes was the recommended amount of walking for a healthy adult and an overweight adult should walk for 50 minutes. About how many minutes on the bike is this? Would you bike for an hour? (Obviously I would probably take breaks and do arm exercises or something in between or just split it into 30 mins morning and afternoon)
What are your thoughts?
I used to be in weight watchers when I was younger, but now I can't afford that. I also can't afford to go to a gym. I am also a newlywed who now lives in a dangerous area due to financial burdens, so its not a good idea to go walking outside.
BUT what I do have is a stationary bike that I bought when I was younger as well that my mom will be bringing up to me in the next couple of weeks.
It is not electric, it does have a battery operated, speedometer and odometer, but I am not sure how accurate they are. I read somewhere a couple years ago that 20-30 minutes was the recommended amount of walking for a healthy adult and an overweight adult should walk for 50 minutes. About how many minutes on the bike is this? Would you bike for an hour? (Obviously I would probably take breaks and do arm exercises or something in between or just split it into 30 mins morning and afternoon)
What are your thoughts?