elliptical training or jogging?

I haven't used an elliptical machine much but I do jog everyday. In under half a year I've gone from 205 pounds to under 164 pounds. Ofcourse I also changed my diet and cut down on my calorie intake. But if you want to lose weight you always have to change your eating habits. Otherwise no matter what you do to work out there wont be any impact.

I haven't had any problems with my joints, legs, or feet unless I pushed my body too far too soon. Right now I jog 6 miles in about ~70 minutes a day. But when I first started out I walked 2 miles in an hour. Then 2 miles in 30 minutes. After that I pushed forward to speed walking 4 miles. Next was a light jog of 4 miles in ~30-40 minutes. I gradually increased my workout as my body adjusted and got use to it.

Not doing this and pushing your body to do something it isn't use to right off the bat is the wrong thing to do. I think that ultimately is what leads to alot of problems with things like jogging or running.

I'm not saying jogging is the better choice over other forms of aerobic exercises. But for me it's what worked best. Though, these kind of exercises alone wont do you any good. If you really want to get in shape you need to do Aerobic and Anaerobic exercising. Don't forget to include alot of stretching too.. They all complement each other nicely.

Jam it back in, in the dark.