How to start an exercise regime?

Congratulation on the weight loss goal for 2009.

Exercise is additive - so doing shorter intervals of exercise like you've already suggested is a good way to start off and build your endurance. According to the American College of Sports Medicine, if you workout 5 times a day for 5 minutes, that would be similar to a 25 minute workout for the number of total calories burned.

We have a handout that we give to our patients that also have basic weight loss and nutrition tips at http://coastalsportsmedicine.com/articles.htm

John M has pretty much everything I can think to say, but one more thing is worth mentioning.

Your brain will recognize a pattern if you repeat it often enough. I've always been told (by teachers and athletes) that if you do it for 2 weeks, it becomes a habit--so it's harder to break.

Also, start on a Monday...that'll help you identify with a more consistent pattern (unless you have a non-conventional work schedule to deal with).

I think Jessy gave a good answer. You did a good job as far as devising a plan and setting long term goals for yourself.

Merry Christmas!

The Marlboro Man

look man i was in the same place in august 08 when i bought a new eliptical machine and since i have used it just that machine, i have lost 20lbs if i did it u can too. use it and ur on ur way to lose weight it works i have one and i have lost weight and still losing!

1. Be committed

2. Do it every day

3. Exercise at regular times

4. Make sure to do it a bit harder each week