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I have a dusty treadmill in my family room. It seems it's never a good time to get on it unless I get up at 5:00 AM. So, I guess, that's what I'll be doing. I know it works because I wore one out before I bought this one; I just got out of the habit when my leg was in a walking cast.
I think that walking while holding on to the handles would be better than stopping. You're still walking even though it might not be at the same level.
I applaud all of you for getting on those treadmills and getting it done!
M. J.
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PATEXPLORE*51
2/4/08 4:30 A
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I recently bought a treadmill also and i love it!!
It really comes in handy during the winter cold.
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Pickles914,
Thanks for the update on the treadmill question. That is really good news!!!
Wooooohoooo, you did it!! Doesn't it feel great when you accomplish that? It does for me.
Oh, that incline is work! Have a great evening.
We are under a winter storm warning tonight thru Fri evening. ugh!!! 6 to 8 inches of that white stuff.
Great news..,I lost another pound!!!!!!! Proud of myself BK
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PICKLES914
1/31/08 5:48 P
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| I did ask the experts and she said it was ok as long as you are only using it for support and not to hold your body up. Today I walked for a mile and even inclined the treadmill a little. I did notice a difference doing that.
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Jantutt,
Hi.., nice to meet you! Sorry, that you had a bad day. Hope you are feeling better today. Hang in there we are here to help you. BK
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| I use the treadmill, but today was a bad day for my arthritis.
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Hi Pickles914,
I have no clue,I hope it really don't make a difference in our workout. Because, I do the same thing. I hold on, but up the incline to 5% to 15%, it keeps my heart rate up. So I can burn to the max.
You can go to the message board and ask the expert's. And then please let us know. That was a great question. BK
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Hi Diannarbb,
Brrrrr....., that is cold with that wind chill.
I agree Spark is turning my life, into a heathier one for sure. I feel so much better since I have lost 11 pounds, the help of Sparkpeople is changing my life.
And you are doing awesome girl!!!!!! Keep it up,....the hard work (but worth it) that is ,and you WILL reach your goal. BK
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PICKLES914
1/30/08 6:01 P
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| Does anybody know how much of a difference it makes if you hold onto the treadmill? After I am on it for 20 minutes or so I grab the handles and walk.
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| really cold here today 13 below in ND so all the exercise will be indoors wind chills ion the 50 below range but great to have spark to keep on the healthy lifestyle when to cold to go out hit a muile stone today down another 3 lbs really am making use of the support I get from this site stay warm everyone Dianna
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BKBKTOU
Just finished and thanks for the tip about adding the housework to my fitness for the day. I'm on my way there now.
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Balgie,
Hi, You are doing it!!! So, proud of you, now get that cleaning done....UGH is what I say too. Go to the fitness page and add Heavy cleaning and the amount of time it took you and add that to your exercise for the day as well as your treadmill workout. When I do the heavy cleaning I do that and wow, it is alot of calorie's burnt. So, when I do cleaning now I think of the calorie's I'm burning and it makes it better.
Will, I didn't follow though with getting back on the treadmill again.., But, that is okay, at least I did it for the day. BK
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Hi BKBKTOU, I too followed my plan per this morning's message now I am following through with the "UGH" housework. I know, I love the music thing. I found a 3 disc CD at Coscos' with all really oldies and fast, ex: I'm so Excited, not the original performers but whoever they are they are good. We are GOING GIRL!!!
Later, Balgie
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Balgie,
It's 8 here in Indiana..,Brrrrr. Glad I'm in for the day. I just got done walking on my treadmill and went for 40 Min's. Got in 2.13 miles..woooohooo.
YOU GO GIRL..., get that music on and you will be surprised how far you get on that new treadmill.
You, have a great day as well. BK
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| thanks for the support. Now, what kind works best for you--have you ever considered a used machine?
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| Just checking in to say have a nice healthy eating and exercising day. 4below here in Wisconsin so I shall jump on the treadmill for awhile and then do some housecleaning, UGH!!!
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Debob1979,
 , You go girl!! Positive thinking, and hard work, is the key here. BK
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Murraann,
I have my treadmill in what I call, my nest. And, it is a small room but I wanted it, because I knew that if it were there I would walk. When it set's there starring at you, something tell you, GET ON IT..., YOU WILL LOSE THAT WEIGHT. I have had mine for 4 yrs now. When I got it I weighed 269..., ohhhh my.., can't believe I told that to you. LOL, Now I weigh 224..., woooohoooo! So, it really is a great investment and is worth the room in your house. Mine can fold up and be moved closer to the wall. But, I leave mine out, because like I said, something makes you get on it. IT'S WORTH IT TRUST ME!! BK
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| I love my treadmill!!! I live in the suburbs of chicago and the weather here is sooooo cold, not exactly walking weather. Definately need a treadmill to keep up with my cardio. As of today I am committed to walking 10,000 steps per day which is approx 2 miles. In order to accomplish my goal I need to get movin.
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I so want to get a treadmill but am afraid for some reason. I don't know how to make the space for it. My rooms are small and I don't want it taking up any more room. Convince me.
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RosieReader,
I feel the same way about my treadmill. If I didn't have it I wouldn't be walking either. I got it like three years ago and my hubby said at the time it would be used for clothes to hang on. I proved him wrong.
You are doing great getting up and walking before work. GOOD FOR YOU!!!! Keep up the good work and before you know it, you will be reaching your goal weight. BK
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| I am learning to love my treadmill. I know I don't want to do without it.
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ROSIEREADER
1/29/08 11:00 A
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I love my treadmill.
I know if I didn't have it I would not walk every day. However, with it sitting there in my bedroom facing me as I sit there and watch TV, I get a quilty feeling and get on it to walk.
I'm now getting up in the morning before I go to work and walking. I start the day off energized.
Enjoy it.
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  Getting some house cleaning in, and then on to the treadmill for @ least 2 miles. Have a great day!! BK
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| Thanks for your encouragement. I am starting out with a very positive attitude and very excited about this site.
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Hi Balgie,
I also have a treadmill, and am walking 40mins a day. And jourling my foods on SP. Have lost 11.5 pounds so far...woooohooo! Your treadmill will become your best friend..,LOL Great investment..,all those pounds are falling off behind us!!!!! I love the SP site it has really helped me stay focused on losing. WE CAN DO IT!!! BK
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| I have just purchased a Life Style treadmill for my home. I have been walking 30-45 minutes most days of the week. I have just joined Spark People and I am excited about all the help that is on the web site as I definitely need to lose about 30lbs.
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