What's the best purchase you've made to help your weight los

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  • edryer123
    edryer123 Posts: 502 Member
    Getting an iPod touch and buying the Nike Sport Kit so I can track my walking/run during my workouts.

    Me too! So motivational!
  • Dlibo1013
    Dlibo1013 Posts: 883 Member
    my personal trainer
  • waltrip2315
    waltrip2315 Posts: 5
    spin class and trying to do some 5k's :)
    :happy:
  • Marjorielk
    Marjorielk Posts: 202 Member
    What is a body bugg ?
  • fatboypup
    fatboypup Posts: 1,873 Member
    by far my bicycle
  • liscar
    liscar Posts: 311 Member
    heart rate monitor......took my weight loss attempts and exercising to a whole new level
  • healthyjen342
    healthyjen342 Posts: 1,435 Member
    2 things:

    An android phone (without it, I never would have downloaded the MFP App)
    an HRM..fantastic purchase worth every single penny!
  • shawnben
    shawnben Posts: 14
    Digital kitchenscale and a magic bullet.
  • GreenLeafCat
    GreenLeafCat Posts: 7 Member
    My weekly hour with a personal trainer at the gym.
    The gym membership also.
    My Fitbit.
  • maryloo2011
    maryloo2011 Posts: 446
    Gym membership and correct gym shoes.

    I'm contemplating purchasing a training package at the gym so they can not only show me a few different routines to do in strength training, but get me comfortable enough to go at it alone. Right now (since I am still pretty weak!) I do strength training at home with 5lb weights. Once I need to move up to 10lb, I really just want to do it at the gym...
  • katschi
    katschi Posts: 689 Member
    I have several that together are contributing to my success ...

    1. Salter digital food scale plus measuring cups/spoons
    2. Vitamix
    3. Brita
    4. Treadmill
    5. Books ... The Eat Clean Diet by Tosca Reno, The Body Fat Solution by Tom Venuto and soon to be here ... You Are Your Own Gym by Mark Lauren (recommended by fellow MFPer, rileysowner)

    and this time, most of all, this wonderful FREE site ... MFP.
  • Life0nMars86
    Life0nMars86 Posts: 155 Member
    *bump so I can read all this great info later when I have time :bigsmile:
  • california_peach
    california_peach Posts: 1,809 Member
    The arm band the holds my iPhone, the ear buds with the volume on the cord, a digital food scale, and the Nike app to track my runs.
  • jrbanta
    jrbanta Posts: 4,395 Member
    My iPhone... Without it... I never would have found this site or signed up at all...

    Ok, I rescind my previous answer and second this one. That is how I started on this path as well. Still live my small town gym though!

    I agree. Downloading the free app for MFP got me started here. So grateful for my iphone... But also my investment in Zumba classes, Leslie Sansone Walking DVD's, and new running and dance shoes. A HRM is on my wishlist but not sure what to get...
  • foodforfuel
    foodforfuel Posts: 569 Member
    #1: The book "The Abs Diet Get Fit, Stay Fit Plan" by David Zinczenko.
    It changed my life!

    Great post, OP. I'm now looking forward to reading the books katschi mentioned a few posts above!
  • MrsM1ggins
    MrsM1ggins Posts: 724 Member
    EA Sports Active 2 for the PS3. It's what kick-started my fitness journey. 3 months in I still love it, even though it kicks my *kitten* 4 times a week!
  • Mairgheal
    Mairgheal Posts: 385 Member
    Can anyone explain to me WHY a HRM is so brilliant? I know what it is, but what is it about these things that makes it "your best purchase"?
  • BerryH
    BerryH Posts: 4,698 Member
    Waterproof mascara! Never underestimate the power of tiny things (such as having to take off your make up) that could stop you working out.
  • Lisa__Michelle
    Lisa__Michelle Posts: 845 Member
    Can anyone explain to me WHY a HRM is so brilliant? I know what it is, but what is it about these things that makes it "your best purchase"?

    Because without one I never REALLY knew how many calories I was burning or where my heart rate was during exercise. Your heart rate needs to be in a target heart rate rage (you can find those charts anywhere online) to get the full maximum benefit of working out. I mostly would not know how many calories I am burning without it because MFP is WAY off and so are the gym machines. Neither are set for you personally.
  • Lisa__Michelle
    Lisa__Michelle Posts: 845 Member
    heart rate monitor......took my weight loss attempts and exercising to a whole new level

    I agree because without one a person would have NO IDEA if they needed to increase their exercise. If I am at the end of my workout and I have only burned 300 calories, I step it up until I reach a number I like. If my heart rate is not high enough to really be considered working out, I step it up. My heart rate tends to get really high at points and spike. This lets me know to slow down and wait until it comes down (I am not trying to have a heart attack). Without one, I would have NO idea that my heart rate is spiking!
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