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Originally Posted by cam_girls
Looks like I got another years dieting to go!
Thanks for the tip on the treadmill - 3 times a day, will give it a shot.
Usually I'd just go for a walk but 3 trips a day is spastic so the treadmill sounds good.
How much of an incline? What speed? Measure your heartrate before and after?
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I bought this 'Reebok i-run' treadmill, from this company.
I Dont know the incline setting exactly, cause it only has one. Either inclined or not... You'll see it in the video. Actually the video says the incline is 4%
Didn't bother with heart rate measurements, or speed settings 'per say'... Just walk at a speed that gives you 1.3 miles in 20 mins. Theres a distance and time display on the treadmill
The key thing is that I have it next to my desk. I also have a TV on the desk. So I can just get up, and take 3 paces, and be on the treadmill. Much better than going out for a walk.
I can still see the computer if need be, or stop to answer the phone or doorbell, and its so quick and simple that I really DONT notice I am doing it.
Also, being in the UK, the weather isnt allways great, so if I have to put on outdoor clothes etc, I coud spend more than 20 mins getting dressed and undressed after the walk! But I dont have any of that. I just get up, and do it. Simples...
Art first, its tempting to go on your new toy a lot... But the novelty soon wears off. Thats why I just do 3 X 20 mins a day, and no more. I dont get bored, or over tired, and I hardly notice that I am doing it.
Thing is, I am in my 40's, and have a life away from exercise and worrying about my weight. I just find that this is an ideal way to lose weight, without really trying
Good luck !