To Treadmill or To not Treadmill

buttersmom
on 12/10/07 9:05 am - Gastonia, NC

Quick question for everyone ..... I am having a slight issue with getting in my 30 mins of walking. Not on a day like today of course...but I don't have the most wonderful safest street in my neighborhood to stroll along. It is the main "cut through" for lots of traffic. I'm really debating getting a treadmill. Of course I have had these in the past and they ended up as a better clothes hanger instead of the fitness output it was suppose to serve. But, this time around I have a new journey ahead of me. I have a new view of exercise and I know that walking is going to do wonders right now. I'm just really not sure. I would like to see others opinions. Now granted I am only 2 weeks post op so I cant really do too much other exercise right now. Just curious what ya'll think/suggest/opinions/honesty Thanks.. Connie

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Anniep59
on 12/10/07 9:50 am - Pittsboro, NC

RNY on 08/01/07

Connie, Have you thought about looking at Play It Again Sports? I like the treadmill myself but then to get to use one I would have to join a health club. When I belonged to a health club and working on the first 300 I found something that helped me. I found out about MP3's and a MP3 player I could load up my player with all kinds of songs and it made the time on the treadmill go by quickly. At present I have over 300 music files. For now I am enjoying the fact I can take my dogs on a walk and I cant bring my MP3 player with me because I have to keep an ear out for cars so I can get the dogs out of the way of traffic. Fortunatly we dont hae to much traffic where we live but I still need to be aware of the dogs and what is going on around us. Annie

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Barbara C.
on 12/10/07 11:43 am - Raleigh, NC

RNY on 06/05/07

Hi Connie -

I have one and use it on days that are inclement ... too hot or too cold. You might want to try Craigslist ... It's often a good way to find a deal.

BTW ... I'm really proud of you. You are taking the bull by the horns. Way to go!

Barb

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buttersmom
on 12/11/07 8:18 am - Gastonia, NC

FobiPouch on 11/28/07

Thanks Barb... I've been looking on some boards but haven't really found a used one yet. My father mentioned it would be good for me to let Santa know.... so I think I might have to pick one out. My father is the best!! and yep....i'm his favorite.. LOL... actually I am "an only child"...so I've always laughed and said that I have no competition to be his favorite. I'm really trying to walk walk walk. Today I did some Christmas shopping. I did a tad bit too much I think. I'm wiped out tonight... feet up and in recliner mode! Connie

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buttersmom
on 12/11/07 8:14 am - Gastonia, NC

FobiPouch on 11/28/07

Hey Annie....THANKS for the idea about the MP3 player. I dont know why I don't use mine more often. I have two dogs and would love to walk them...but like I mentioned, my street is a main cut through and I would be too nervous. I'm still thinking about it....

btw...your love of animals is just like mine. I am probably suppose to be an animal in another life. LOL. Connie

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Miss B
on 12/10/07 10:22 am - Huntersville, NC

FobiPouch on 12/05/07

I was thinking about getting an elliptical machine for the days I can't get out and walk. Too cold, too dark etc.

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buttersmom
on 12/11/07 8:27 am - Gastonia, NC

FobiPouch on 11/28/07

Do you think those are better than a treadmill. I haven't even considered one of those. ?? Oh boooo... Now I gotta look at them too! LOL Connie

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Jennifer K.
on 12/10/07 9:02 pm - Phoenix , AZ

RNY on 06/20/06

Would it be more beneficial to you to spend the money on the treadmill - or get a membership to the gym? Personally Im with you... a treadmill at my house would be more of a clothes hanger... I get home do some chores around the house and then move into relax mode... I suppose if I had a garage or exercise area or something it may work... but sitting in my bedroom - naaaaah! If you think it would be beneficial for a few months until you are gym ready... or ready to up your exercise routine I say go for it... you can find a good used one in the paper, online or at a used equiptment store.. even walmart. Would be worth the investment then even if in the future you dont use it any longer.

First visit to surgeon - 288 ~ bmi 45.1
2 week pre-op 252 ~ bmi 39.5
Total lost - 153 Since surgery - 117!
Goal weight - 155 (mine) 180 (surgeons)
Current weight - 135 (2020 I lost 10lbs due to dedicating myself to working out more and being in better shape)

1/14/2025 still maintaining 135 :-)

Extended TT, lipo, fat injections - 11/2011

BA/BL/Arm Lift - 7/2014

Scar revision on arms - 3/2015

HALO laser on arms/neck 9/2016

Thigh Lift 10/2020

Thigh Lift revision 10/2021

buttersmom
on 12/11/07 8:22 am - Gastonia, NC

FobiPouch on 11/28/07

Hey Jennifer K... I'm not a gym person at all. So I'm really not sure what to do. I say that I'm not a gym person, but that is probably due to the fact that I have always been big and too embarrased to go. ya know? I have a decent place to put mine if I decide to go that route. I think I'm gonna look around. Do you know of an equipment store around this area? if so...let me know. I'm looking.! Thanks again. Connie I think I might come to the support group with nikki on Monday. She invited me to be her date. so I hope to meet you also. It would be great to meet some people from OH.

Connie

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Jennifer K.
on 12/11/07 9:30 pm - Phoenix , AZ

RNY on 06/20/06

I would say WalMart, Play it Again Sports... the newspaper, craigslist.com and freecycle.org are your best bets for the treadmill. I also suggest buying 3 and 5lbs weights - wal mart sells them cheap... you can search free weight exercises on msn fitness, aol fitness or webmd.com. A resistance band is also a good investment and should come with an exercise booklet or again you can search online. Hope to see you there Monday!!!

First visit to surgeon - 288 ~ bmi 45.1
2 week pre-op 252 ~ bmi 39.5
Total lost - 153 Since surgery - 117!
Goal weight - 155 (mine) 180 (surgeons)
Current weight - 135 (2020 I lost 10lbs due to dedicating myself to working out more and being in better shape)

1/14/2025 still maintaining 135 :-)

Extended TT, lipo, fat injections - 11/2011

BA/BL/Arm Lift - 7/2014

Scar revision on arms - 3/2015

HALO laser on arms/neck 9/2016

Thigh Lift 10/2020

Thigh Lift revision 10/2021

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