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How long would you have to be on an elliptical bike to burn the amount of calories equivalent to the amount you would burn if you ran for a half an hour?


Also, if i ate just vegetables and fruits, how long would it take to lose weight and see results of the weight loss combined with exercise?


thanks!

Time isn't what you go by with cardio- it's the distance you're going to want to keep an eye on. It's about 100 calories per mile with running, do the elliptical for a half hour will more than suffice your cardio needs.

No one can tell you how long it takes and honestly it shouldn't matter because it isn't a race, but I can tell you that your approach isn't going to work. You need to eat sufficiently whether you're gaining or losing and living off fruits and veggies isn't eating sufficient.

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