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A few questions about weight loss

brandyjames Posts: 39 Joined: 2004/12/22	2005/01/03, 09:56 AM Okay I have a few questions and I hope I'm asking them in the correct topic. 1) Does a woman's menstrual period add any weight. Even if it is just a pound. 2) When someone is beginning to work out for the first time, can they gain muscle and does muscle add weight? 3) How do you find out fat percentage. 4) I'm trying to figure out the name of the machine I use and I know I can ask one of the trainers at the gym but was hoping I could find it out on the internet. Any suggestions for web sites? 5) What is a very effective machine you can find at the gym for weight loss? Thanks in advance for helping me out! -------------- ~Brandy~ brandyjames06@yahoo.com
Lonegirl Posts: 446 Joined: 2002/11/13	2005/01/04, 05:45 AM 1-yes...water retention can add a up to several pounds but usually normalizes 2-yes...added muscle adds weight but generally if you are burning fat as well the numbers will go down (or stabilize) 3-at your gym... -body fat scale -body fat calipers -check out www.mybodycomp.com (fairly accurate) 4-don't know but just research 5-cardio equipment -but remember you need to fuel your body properly -added muscle increases your metabolism so resistance training is essential good luck PAT
brandyjames Posts: 39 Joined: 2004/12/22	2005/01/04, 07:37 AM Thanks so much for the info. I read your profile and you have done wonderful! I hope to be as successful as you! -------------- ~Brandy~ brandyjames06@yahoo.com
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2005/01/04, 11:10 PM What does this machine do? Is it with weights? Sitting? running? standing? arms up and down? In and out? Can you describe it? -------------- If you can dream it, if you can imagine it, then you can be it, you can do it. If it is meaningful enough, and you commit the energy of your passion, you will. Ivan carivan@freetrainers.com Montreal Canada
brandyjames Posts: 39 Joined: 2004/12/22	2005/01/05, 07:41 AM It reminds me of a ski machine. It's like you are running, and you have these bars to hold on so that your arms are moving just as much. It's awesome. -------------- ~Brandy~ brandyjames06@yahoo.com
princesslodgey Posts: 1,748 Joined: 2004/02/21	2005/01/05, 08:19 AM sounds like an elliptical - do your feet stay on the machine?. they are really good calorie burners, because you're using your arms and legs.
Reddy Posts: 597 Joined: 2003/09/11	2005/01/05, 09:34 AM I agree - if I had some more room I would buy one since it is better on your knees -------------- Reddy All people smile in the same language
princesslodgey Posts: 1,748 Joined: 2004/02/21	2005/01/05, 10:06 PM Reddy, you can get folding ellipticals which take up hardly any room