Question about elliptical machine
 

I tried an elliptical at the gym today. I have never been on one before and I enjoyed it so much more than either the treadmill or bike. I have a question about the calories burned and the HRM on the machine. The HRM said my heart rate was 165-169 most of the time. Is the HRM that comes on the handle grips of the Precor type elliptical accurate? How many calories would a person burn at that heart rate for an hour?

You know, I am so much hungrier since I have been excising, I wonder if I'm not shooting myself in the foot here. Before exercise I wasn't super hungry or tired on about 1500 calories a day. Now I am ravenous most of the day, and have been regularly going over that. I have been doing about an hour of cardio a day. Does anybody else get super hungry when they are exercising?

I don't know how accurate those things are- I bought a polar F11 heart rate monitor and it's great- I bought mine used on ebay and LOVE IT :)

You know if you are that hungry you should make sure you are eating enough protein and fiber to keep you full and going longer, so instead of something like a turkey sandwich eat a huge turkey salad :) Or a plate of pasta with chicken sub half pasta for half veggies like zucchini or squash :D It'll help keep you fuller and give your body more nutrients you need while working out so much :)

I just go by my own HRM. One time I forgot and I know the elliptical HRM is not quite as right.

I just started too and I'm experiencing the hunger thing but from past experience I know it will eventually calm down. It's the starting a new regime thing.

Hang in there!

A.