... is a treadmill. Seriously. Any treadmill companies out there that want to set me up with a treadmill to review and use for the next few months or the year or whatever, I will be grateful! I need a treadmill because I have not been able to get out for a decent run in about 2 weeks. seriously, my last good run was on the treadmills at school, and that was 2 weeks ago. The weather around here has not been awful, but it has been too cold/damp most of the time to take 2 squirmy boys that have been sick out in the jogging stroller for a decent run, and the hubby has been more less out of town for 2 weeks. The days he has been home, the schedule has not been conducive to getting out to run - but if I had had a treadmill those days, I could totally have gotten a super awesome run in anyway.
I of course have DVDs I can workout to at home, but the thought of using them has left me so depressed I cannot even put on my workout clothes. Getting back into strength training is also taking far more effort than I would like. It seems to me like everything is taking too much effort these days...
I am still working on the Paleo eating, and most days it is going pretty well. I am not stressing myself on trying to be perfect through the holiday season, but I am striving to do well every day indulge only in things I really love. No eating something junky just because it is there. And through some wonderful forums and websites and blogs devoted to the Paleo lifestyle, I am getting some fantastic ideas of things to eat, ways to cook them, and so on. So many great ideas that I think I will be able to shop very well for the coming month when I head to the store next week.
As the year comes to a close (and another "fat" birthday has passed) I am feeling a bit better than I have in a while. I am not where I want to be, but I finally feel like I am on the path to get there.
I don't know if you have this in your area but where I live people giveaway a ton of stuff on Freecycle. I have seen used treadmills before, maybe you could check there. Freecyle.org then you sign up based on location.
ReplyDeleteThe important thing is to do what you can, and I'm sure you will get motivated soon :)
I am right there with you. All I want is an treadmill also...
ReplyDeleteSorry the weather has been so uncooperative! It's tough to juggle fitness with family. I'm up at 5am so I can get my run in before the family awakes. Sure that means I'm ready for bed by 8pm, but thankfully my daughter goes to bed early! Good luck either getting a sponsored treadmill! :-)
ReplyDeleteIf you find a company who sends you a treadmill, can you get them to send me a bike? The weather here is turning cold and I want to expand out past dvds. Hopefully your weather gets more cooperative soon!
ReplyDeleteTry freecycle or the free section on Craigslist! The weather will be starting to get yucky here, too.. I have an elliptical I got on Craigslist for $50!
ReplyDeleteYeah, look on craigslist or see if there is a second hand sporting good store like Play it Again Sports in your area for the treadmill.They very hard to come by for free. About two years ago there were some companies giving it them away, but I haven't seen that for years.
ReplyDeleteSadly, even cheap treads on Craigslist or Play it Again are far outside my current price range :P I have my fingers crossed that I wrote the best haiku to win a treadmill :)
ReplyDeleteAnd it is tops on my list for when I have a job and can buy things again :)
I would love a treadmill one day! I also have a stack of workout DVD's, i'm just lacking the motivation to actually press play ;)
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