Oh dear, not comfy. Walk? Ride?

I did look at the Tony ferguson programme but from what I can gatHer it's a very expensive meal replacement programme. To me this is a good way of making money but not a good way to loose weight and keep it off. The way I see it...whatever my plan of action it has to be something I can do the rest of my life...otherwise, I'll just gain the weight back when I stop doing what caused me to loose it. Thanks for the input. Hope your hubby continues the good work.

I've looked at the ones on ebay and they are very well explained as most of them are new and coming direct from a wholesaler. It's a good point you raise because I know next to nothing about them. I'm learning though just by looking at the difference in the features. The thing that gets me is the postage...$125. It's a bit of a shock and a rip-off as another place I buy from only charges $99. I want to lose weight and inches, tone up and become fitter so that all sounds good.

Gosh! That is a lot to be paying in shipment. I'd rather spend that much on the product itself from a nearby store and get the added features with the machine. Just a thought for you to ponder. :) Good luck!

I wished they had virtual reality treadmill where you put on this head gear and it can take you to any place you choose to walk. Be great I think would make us feel like were outside. If they had them like that I would love to take a walk in Ireland..Renting one could cost a pretty penny when it adds up for the monthly cost if you get it from a place like rent to own you end up paying almost triple the price. Maybe some thrift shops might have one. I would have loved to have started Curves but I am two big for the equipment weight wise since alot of equipment won't hold over 220-300 lbs. To bad they can't loan stuff like that to people to help them lose weight that be cool. If you had a wheelchair you could walk using that or something similar to it so that when you start hurting or having problems you could sit down and be able to roll home. Holding onto something might help a little.

That all sounds great GG...just the sort of info I'm looking for. My daughter works at a club and they have a gym there. I'm thinking I'll get her to suss out the trainers and ask their advice and maybe she can rent one for me with an option to buy or something. She's coming to visit soon.

It's very thoughtful of you Gerty. I'm distressed to think that so many of my friends here have health problems and are uncomfortable or in pain. I love that we can share our thoughts and our trials with each other. Don't you hate it when Drs are non-comittal? I, too can recommend gentle stretching. One of my favourite stretches is to stand with my feet firmly on the floor in a doorway and reach up to touch the door sill. It feels sooo good. If you do it slowly and gradually so you can feel your whole body gently loosen, it feels very therapeutic.

The thing is I can no longer do stairs...me, who used to run up and down 4 at a time now have to pull myself up and down carefully because my knees don't work. There are no paths around here so walking is a bit rough and I'm no longer sure footed enough to enjoy it.

Sorry to butt in here but what part didn't you understand raijin she said she couldn't do the steps, she could seriously do herself some damage if she tried and then lost balance because her knees went out. I know about this some not only do I have knee problems but so does my mom and most my family who have had to have surgery because of it. Why put herself through that sort of pain? I have used a concrete block instead of doing the stairs and using things to hold onto but it still can hurt like crazy I wouldn't recommend the stair stepping thing until she lost weight to where she feels more comfortable doing that sort of thing after first consulting a doctor or someone to see if she is able or if it would just cause her more pain. Not everybody is the same what is good for one is not good for all. So while simplifying and improvising is all good it's not for everyone. Especially if it takes you from somewhere you are able to readily sit down if the need strikes you. I know how it is to walk a half mile or more down the road then wish you hadn't because you need a place to rest and there is no place but the side of the road with the Poison Ivy. So it is best to be at home safe or atleast around the house or close to a bunch of chairs and a cold drink and a fan.

I think you can still do the stairs, but don't climb up and down it. You can always climb back and forth on the FIRST two steps, do it in a manner like you are skipping.

If that was how things end up, I'm sure I'll have no problem selling it.

Now that's interesting Wee as it's my knees that give me the most bother. Maybe I should check with a medico first. I was always very active and eventually my knees got louder and louder with a crunching and grinding noise when I did stairs. When the noise eventually stopped, I could no longer walk up or dopwn stairs with any ease....running is out. Maybe a treadmill won't work for me. Darn it!

I signed up a few days ago...thanks my friend. I haven't explored much...I need two of me to do all the online things I want to do and another two (at least) to do everything else....lol. Have a peaceful, happy day. x

What a lot of positive enthusiasm...thanks mate, it's much appreciated.

Lucky you Rosie. I was like you till my late 40's. I eat pretty well, just too much...lol. I'm not a huge fruit eater though. I think our health insurance companies have similar plans but you pay through the nose. I live way out the back of nowhere so I have to manage on my own. I agree with the research part so i'm picking people's brains here...doing well with it too. Thanks ..

I found the same with my bike. I'm not a good swimmer either. Thanks for the feedback.

In spite of a couple of egative comments, I think I'll go ahead and get one. I had no problem riding my exercise bike so I don't think it will be a fad. I thought of asking my daughter to pick one up for me so i can save the postage but it will probably cost her fair bit of fuel to go get it and I doubt it will fit in her car with two kids and luggage. When I look at what I would have to spend to GO and buy one, the postage seems reasonable. As for fresh air, I can easily set mine up on my front patio if I want or put it in the living room and open my wide front patio doors and by big windows...I get lots of fresh air so that's not a problem. Diabetes is one of the things I'm anxious about...I think I may have it it the early stages now, so I want to do something more than I've been doing so far. My ankles have disappeared. Just looking at all the different types of treadmills on Ebay has been a bit of an education.

Yes, my knees are a problem but I love walking. I'd rather walk in the comfort of my home than subject myself to the elements. Exercise is not a word in my vocabulary, but walking is enjoyment, not exercise.

I really don't understand the benefit of a trampoline. Our weather conditions can be very harsh and there are no paths to walk on here, I don't enjoy walking out and about as I used to for some reason. It seems I may have a setback with my dodgy knees from what others have said. I went for a walk with my dog yesterday and last night there was a live band at the pub so I did a lot of dancing, I've tried to be less sedentary lately and I jumped on the scales this morning to see my weight has dropped 4 kilos. No doubt, it will come back, as usual but I'll keep trying. Your condition sounds extremely uncomfortable and painful, I hope you have good days sometimes. Bless you Mummymo.