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Best type of exercise, lose weight, get tighs in shape?

I am overweight, trying to lose it seriously for about 6 weeks now. It doesn't seem like much is happening.
I stand/walk/carry heavy things up and down stairs all day at work.
I started out cutting things out of my diet, adding in better stuff. Now I am seriously keeping my calories between 1200-1800. I am not sure where exactly I should be. To me it seems like my diet is a complete 180.
I went from walking an hour , to using a mini stair stepper , and then I downloaded an aerobics video, "Pump It Up" when I realized I couldn't afford a better exercise machine right now. I feel like I am willing to do whatever I can do that will work best.

I am trying to lose weight. I am trying to strengthen my tighs, as per doctor's orders. I overstress my calfs by standing all day, and I guess I rely on my calfs when using my legs.

Should I be saving to buy an elliptical or a stationary bike? Are aerobics videos sufficient for burning calories/getting in shape?

Congradulations on your new healthy approach to life..
Several years ago I was definetley, obese.
I decided that I was going to lose it before it killed me.
I parked my car....literally and began walking.
The first mile almost killed me but soon I was so use to that one mile, I stretched it out to two miles.and so on until I was walking just for the freedom of it.
The cardio work-out as I was walking quite fast sure made a great difference in my energy and tolerance level.
I am guessing that you are female from your question on specific areas, and the number of calories you consume daily.
In order to lose one pound, you must burn 3,500 calories.
Keep in mind that as you are working out, the scales may tell you that you have gained..muscle weights twice of what fat does...so go by how your clothes fit..looser...you have lost inches.That is awesome.
Walking at a rapid rate...not so fast that you can't talk or sing to yourself...will help burn fat cells from all over especially your legs and butt.
Swimming is also a fantastic and enjoyable way of losing weight, without pulling any muscles.
The further you swim the more you burn. Plus you do not need to swim as fast as you can , instead, pace yourself and see how many lengths you can make it the first time.
Keep that rate for 3 days and then bump it up to a few more lengths of the pool. Soon you will have leaner legs and smaller tush, plus toning the rest of your body and giving your heart and lungs the chance to have a complete healthy , zero impact exercise routine.
I did that and before I knew it I had lost 98 pounds in 4 1/2 months. I also cut out all potato, butter, and fats. I only allowed myself one slice of whole wheat or multigrain bread a day.
Protein and raw colourful vegies and salad, with three moderate sized fruits daily ( always an ornage to keep your body well balanced)
Remember your body is use to being pushed with the type of job you have..that is what is considered normal daily routine for your body...so it won't give up fat cells easily.
Drinking as much water,( with a bit of lemon in the evenings and at night ) as you possibly can.Between the water, (with a bit of lemon) watching your food intake, will boost your metabolic rate quite rapidly...that is when you will begin to see a brand new you.
Other metabolic boosters are parsley, lemons naturally, Italian flakes,garlic, hot spices if you can handle them.
If we begin our day, with a glass of quite cold water...our body has to work hard to warm it up...the same thing with spices, hot spices, will make your body work very hard to cool it down.
So go for a nice quick paced walk, swim, or do both on alternate days if you would enjoy that.When you walk please walk with a great purpose, holding yourself tall and straight.
Plus imagine( this is a funny part but true)as you are sitting, standing, walking, running up and down stairs or swimming...all of your waking moments," that you are holding a thousand dollar bill... between your bottom cheeks"....serious... this will strenghten your abs, butt, posture, internal organs become more supported and you will burn fat cells in the areas you desire, as well as tone muscles as you lose.
I wish you all the luck going.
If I can do it anyone can.


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