i am losing wt on the atkins diet. i have lost 31 lbs right now. i have 32 more lbs to lose. i need to put some exercise into the plan. I had a hernia operation and they do not want me to exercise until this is healed. i am not alowed to do any stomach exercies for a very long time. i thought the gazelle would be good for me. i also thought about the ab scissors is i can get my doctor to prove of it. the ab scisors you are using your arms more than anything. but this exercie might give me a push forward to know i can lose some more wt and gain muscle . and go down in clothing sizes. sue