Doctor says I need to lose weight, thinking about a Peloton, anyone?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Change in diet, not exercise, will help you lose weight.

Duh! I know this, it is both exercise and diet but based upon my diet (which he deemed fine) MY DOCTOR who I think knows best suggest exercise over diet modification. I trust this man who has been at this for 40+ years thank you very much.

With all due respect to you and your (old) doctor, if your diet was "fine" you wouldn't be 25 pounds overweight. Stop eating so much. Count every calorie you eat for a week and be amazed at how much you are eating. While the foods themselves may be "fine" in terms of nutrition, you have gained weight by taking in too many calories. You need to break this habit first or you will never lose weight. If you take on an exercise program, you may actually find yourself eating more.

[Anonymous]

OP, if you don't want to lay out the price tag for a Peloton bike, you can get an inexpensive spinning bike and just get the Peloton app on iTunes for $13 a month.

[Anonymous]

I have a Peloton and like it. I probably only use it 2-3 times a month tho as I also go to the gym and run or bike outside. It's great to have the option for when the weather is crappy or I've got limited time. It's not the same energy as you get from a live class but it's pretty good, and the convenience is awesome. It's a great workout and definitely pushes me to do more than I would do on a stationary bike just on my own.