The Treadmill!
Well now that we have reached the letter ‘T’ on Jenny Matlock’s Alphabe-Thursday, I knew what I could share with you.
As you all know (and if you didn’t where have you been!) I was a headteacher. It had it’s stresses as you would expect. I’m a woman so obviously my weight also added stress to me! To try to get rid of both of these (or minimise them) I joined a gym. My idea was that 2 or 3 times a week I would go and get fit. The one piece of equipment that I really liked was the walking machine or treadmill. I could happily stride away for quite some time and when I had finished that sense of achievement carried me through until next time.
Now, the fly in this particular ointment was getting on the darn thing! Firstly, I could never get away from school at a reasonable time. That meant I was late getting to the gym. Having arrived (often hot and bothered) there was never a treadmill free!! Didn’t they realise that I had left a pile of policies to get here? Couldn’t they see my need for putting myself through hell relaxation? By the time I got onto the machine, I’d definitely gone off the idea and the whole event ended in me being very grumpy and even later home!
So, after lots of looking at schedules, trying to discipline myself to leave school at a reasonable hour we decided that we had to have one at home. Now we haven’t got a garage or an additional space that could house it so it is in our living room. No, don’t worry – you don’t realise it is there unless it is pointed out to you. It folds up against the wall. This is what it looks like with a certain person trying to look athletic! (Can I point out that the T-Shirt I’m wearing is far TOO BIG for me!)
I’m wearing my glasses because I like to read while I’m walking. It is a chance for me to read through the Times Educational Supplement. I did once fall off it and broke a bone right at the top of my arm. That time I was reading a letter about health and safety at school!!
….and this is a picture of the same person AFTER doing the exercise! Definitely worth the effort don’t you think?!
Make sure you visit Jenny’s to see what other T post have been submitted!
I love that yours folds up. If i had one like that I could get rid of my membership to the gym! Your post was so fun. I loved the “after” picture the most!
Oh, now I want a treadmill, too! 🙂
Greetings from Germany,
Birgit
PS: See my T post here! 🙂
Good for you – stick to it! You’ll be svelte and healthy and wearing a little yellow pop top!
You’ve inspired me. We are waiting impatiently for our basement reno to be completed and we can set our treadmill up. Walking is great exercise. Good for you!
Dana
Love the photos you attached to the post!! I truly enjoyed reading your link to the Alphabe !
great post I used to own a treadmill but it ended up being a clothes rack 🙂
I really should get a treadmill. I don’t know how you can read at the same time, though. That would give me a massive headache.
You may be getting healthier, but you made me laugh. What a gift that is. Keep on treading, you’ll be glad you did.
Thanks for your visit. Do drop in again.
This is quite funny! So much easier to walk at home, in the air conditioning (I’m from Texas and wouldn’t walk anywhere but in the air conditioning)!!
Oh gosh. It must be too hot! Great to see you visiting!
Good for you! I’ve got a treadmill in my bedroom. Works great for those days when I don’t quite make it outdoors for my walk.
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That’s the joy of having one I think. It doesn’t matter what the weather is. Thank you for stopping by!
You really are too cute 🙂 I can never workout on treadmills either. I have a tendency to trip over my own foot which often result in some sort of ungraceful flailing about as I try to keep myself from falling. You get a gold star for putting in effort and getting on that treadmill 🙂
Thank you for the star! I always love those especially gold ones! you are very kind! 😉
The key is to do it often and to remember it will release endorphins in your brain, so you will feel mentally fabulous afterwards. At least that ‘s what they tell me…… 😉
You can’t believe ALL they tell you but I agree with this particular piece of info. I do hope you are getting your daily exercise so that you are mentally fabulous!
Oh Julia you do make me smile! I’m sitting here working and planning for Monday & this cheered me up no end!! Jane
I’m glad I cheered you up Jane! Now where is that wedding shot of you?!!
Great effort on the treadmill. I used to have one at home but now I do stairs as exercise instead.
Well done. As long as you are keeping fit & happy! Thank you for visiting!
A healthy heart and body make a girl happy! I love to walk so I am wanting a treadmill at home! When it is too cold to walk int he winter I will still get my exercise!
Your photos are great and you are a trooper for sure!
It certainly takes away all your excuses!! 🙂
Oh how I love this post for “T” – we could be twin sisters! But your treadmill is in a much nicer setting as mine is down in the basement – that’s okay though, there is a little TV but I also mostly read while walking.
Be careful and keep up the good work!
I think the key is to keep busy doing something else! Great to see you here! Do come again!
I fell off one nice too. It is hard to stay on if I don’t concentrate
You have to really focus at the beginning! Thank you for taking the time to comment!
I just love your after picture! It certainly looks like it was quite the workout!
I was only a little puffed of course! 😉 Thank you so much for popping in!
So I look just like that when I get off the treadmill (assuming I ever get on the treadmill)
It isn’t pretty is it?! 🙂 🙂
Hahaha! LOVED this post! I can definitely see that the t shirt is way too big for you. I sold my treadmill at a garage sale. I had to dust it off first.
Bless you! What a shame about yours though!
No regrets. This was a wonderful and inspiring (yes, inspiring!) post.
If you look like Jane Fonda, we all say, Oh well, why bother.
When you look like Julia — or Janette — or Judith —
we get out our sneakers and get going!
Thanks, Julia!
Judith
Oh thank you Judith. I was a bit regretful when I posted it but if it helps to get others going then it’s OK!
You rreally are a brave woman. I am sue it will pay off after a long time. Great T word.
Hey – not so much of the LONG please! 😉
Great to see you here Riet!
If I had the space for a treadmill I surely would get one.. so I
go for walks outside.. it’s just not the same though.. the treadmill
forces you to go at one speed and there is no stopping until
you turn it off..haha
Nice post.. Don’t give up on that thing.. my daughters is now
silent after only 4 months…lol
Nice post
Sandy
Treadmills and I are not very compatible. I end up daydreaming and falling off. So I am limited myself to swimming laps for right now. The word that can happen in the pool is I can run into the wall – ha!
This was a cute post! It was fun getting to tag along with you today.
A+
Oh Jenny. You can’t be that bad! Thanks for the marks!
I’m so glad to see you actually USING it. I see so many at garage sales because people have the best of intentions but….
It makes me feel better when I’ve done it although I have to own up to being reluctant to start. Many thanks for visiting.
Exercise, whether a short walk, a longer stroll, time at the gym, on the treadmill, cycling, running… All can help us be happier, healthier and live longer. The treadmill is a great idea as it’s there whether the outside world is sunny, windy, wet or cold. It also has the advantage of allowing us to read without fearing tripping on obstacles. 🙂
Thanks Ross. You were very gracious with your comments!
Definitely worth the effort and stress relief! Sorry you broke a bone once, though. Ouch!
Thank you,. It was quite funny given it was H&S I was reading! Thank you for visiting!
your yellow t-shirt is lovely.
Thank you! I wore it when I did the Race for Life!
Well done you!
the photos are very funny!
I regretted it as soon as I pressed publish! Glad it made you smile!