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  • CupcakeHarpy
    CupcakeHarpy Posts: 100 Member
    I've bought exercise balls that have done practically unused until the dogs popped them. I bought resistance bands that are sitting in the junk drawer. I bought a gym membership that goes unused 99.9% of the time. My best purchases are all the natural foods and the ingredients to cook from scratch (rather than those high sodium loaded with preservatives prepared foods). We bought a house with a pool and I just bought a jump rope tonight. Oh and good walking shoes. ALWAYS good walking shoes. Does the adoption fee for my dogs count? They are what motivate me to get up at 5am for a 3 mile power walk. I feel bad leaving them cooped up in the house for 8 hrs if I don't take them for a good walk first.

    I love my dogs, but they aren't good workout partners haha. I have a 30lb mutt and a dachshund with little legs that has to run to keep up with my stroll. Obviously I wasn't thinking fitness partner when I got the little one :laugh: But they get their walk in the park and I get my gym time. I actually love the gym. Never thought I'd say that... And I agree with the natural foods comments. My bf gets mad because the food bill costs more than eating out. It might be cheaper to eat out for us but I like having fresh quality foods. Feeds my soul.
  • FuneralDiner
    FuneralDiner Posts: 438 Member
    Sports bras that don't f*cking stretch after one use.
  • peachyxoxoxo
    peachyxoxoxo Posts: 1,178 Member
    Over the past several years I've bought a bathroom scale, lifting gloves (I haaaate calluses because I pick at them lol), mini food processor, a single serve blender, running shoes, sports bras/workout clothes, good headphones that stay in when I'm doing cardio, various protein powders, the Women's Health Big Book of Exercises.

    Things on my current "want" list include a heart rate monitor and an armband for my iPhone.
  • magj0y
    magj0y Posts: 1,911 Member
    I had a food scale for cooking various things that needed to be weighed along with blender/ice cream maker/foody think that chops stuff up... Never really used it. My ice cream maker container has sat in the freezer un-used for ages.

    For the last 6 years, I have always gotten high-quality sneakers. A payless sneaker is actually more expensive than a high quality sneaker. They wear out faster and by the time you've replaced it at the cost of a nicer pair, your high quality shoe is still going strong.

    I bought the fitbit along with it's scale and logging food has helped me more than anything.

    I think the ridiculous weight gain on vacation and turning 40 in Dec. has been the biggest thing to get me motivated.

    Next I am buying measuring ladles for sauces.
  • hollyNhollywood
    hollyNhollywood Posts: 426 Member
    I've bought a lot since starting this in May..
    Most important:
    HRM (Polar Ft 4)
    Fitbit
    food scale

    Plus at the top of the list--- fat loss monitor, new bathroom digital scale, Jillian Michaels Body Revolution Program (and a few more DVDs of hers), weights, floor mat, workout clothes, shoes, roller skates, personal size blender (for protein shakes).

    And now, thanks to my weight loss so far, I've bought some shorter shorts. As the only shorts I had were the longer bermuda shorts that would come to my knees :happy:
  • Gr8ChangesAhead
    Gr8ChangesAhead Posts: 836 Member
    First I bought a phone with apps just to use MFP. 5 lbs lost bought multiple sets of measuring cups and spoons so they are always in reach, 10 lbs down I bought a small digital food scale no excuse not to measure, 20 lbs down had to buy new walking shoes, 35 lbs down purchased a polar hrm... That is my story so far, Have no idea what will be next though,
    I am saving all the money I used to spend on snacks and junkfood during the day in glass jars so when I hit that certain weight I can splurge and go clothes shopping !
  • mbz0616
    mbz0616 Posts: 77 Member
    When I joined MFP back in April, I wasn't sure if I would stick with it, so I didn't buy much - just some new sneakers and a couple of workout outfits from our local thrift store. After I proved to myself that I would work out at least 4 days a week, I started buying myself some rewards: (I already had a crockpot and a food scale.)

    iPod Nano with watch band so I can listen to audiobooks while on treadmill (downloads are free from our library)
    Polar FT7 HRM
    New Rules of Lifting for Women book
    Some cute capris and tops to wear at the gym
  • Anastasia0511
    Anastasia0511 Posts: 372 Member
    I'm not trying to lose weight but I'm seriously trying to get some fricking muscles, so I bought the Select Tech dumbbells because I'm tired of my Bowflex and wanted to try dumbbells. I've never used a dumbbell ever until now and wow its a lot different than the Bowflex and I can't lift as much free weight as I can with the bows GRRRR :( I also bought Les Mills Pump and a Vita Mix blender and pray to God I am full of muscle by the end of December.
  • Weightlossangel
    Weightlossangel Posts: 9
    I borrow my sons dog once a day, as my son is tired after work and doesn't walk her. The dog enjoys it and so do I, and its a good ice breaker in the street and down the dog park. Also for rainy days as today i wouldn't be without my wii fit. Happy buying!!!
  • SherryTeach
    SherryTeach Posts: 2,836 Member
    I haven't done it yet, but I'm thinking about buying some really good knives.
  • cobracars
    cobracars Posts: 949 Member
    Polar FT4 heart rate monitor
    garage-sale bike
    helmet and gloves and padded bike shorts to go with the bike
    Good running shoes, fitted at a running store
    C25K app
    MapMyRide app
    5 sleeveless tank tops to run in
    arm band for my smart phone

    I think that's about it.
    Already had a good digital scale. I also had cooking stuff already but if you don't I would suggest a rice cooker and a blender to do smoothies
  • jadedzen
    jadedzen Posts: 221 Member
    my list: Heart rate monitor
    pedometer
    good shoes
    good sports bra
    measuring tape (cause the scale lies!)
    new battery for my scale
    food scale
    nintendo wii
    yoga mat
    7 lb weights
    exercise ball
    ankle weights
    resistance bands
    a lunch bag to bring my food with me.

    i think that pretty much covers it.
  • jerbear1962
    jerbear1962 Posts: 1,157 Member
    I found at a thrift store a Food center devise that has attachments that allow me to Shred, Slice, Grind, Mix, Blend, and even has an Ice crusher. I got it for 12 bucks and it is worth well over 200. I also found a scale there too.
    I found a Total Gym for 25
    I have plans of an Elliptical, a stationary bike and maybe a bowflex. I just have to wait for the right person to sell them online or at a thrift store.
  • CupcakeHarpy
    CupcakeHarpy Posts: 100 Member
    I haven't done it yet, but I'm thinking about buying some really good knives.

    :love: i love good knives. I have one really good one and a typical set from macys. They are from different worlds.
  • Melanie_RS
    Melanie_RS Posts: 417 Member
    HRM (I've been through two of them)

    blenders (two as well)

    and an iphone so I could do MFP on the go!

    then an ipad so I could see things better here

    yoga mat

    cycle shoes that clip onto the bike

    iphone armband

    compression bras - i wear two at a time

    a few free hand weights to do some exercises at home & save me time at the gym, whatever that means

    and all the same color socks - so I can just grab and go and not worry about matching. :D
  • CupcakeHarpy
    CupcakeHarpy Posts: 100 Member
    Polar FT4 heart rate monitor
    garage-sale bike
    helmet and gloves and padded bike shorts to go with the bike
    Good running shoes, fitted at a running store
    C25K app
    MapMyRide app
    5 sleeveless tank tops to run in
    arm band for my smart phone

    I think that's about it.
    Already had a good digital scale. I also had cooking stuff already but if you don't I would suggest a rice cooker and a blender to do smoothies

    c25k app might be a good one. I'm addicted to my phone anyways haha
  • brandimacleod
    brandimacleod Posts: 368 Member
    Polar HRM, running shoes I was fitted for, sport socks to prevent blisters, a head light and blinker light so that I look like a cruise ship when I run very early in the morning...easy to spot in the dark by sleepy or still drunk drivers at 4am. Oh, and an Ipod, good headphones (I downloaded great high energy music to it), and dog poop bags for my running partner! LOL! Also a yoga mat, pilates and kickboxing DVDs, handweights and one of those huge exercise balls.

    I also buy fresh fruits, veggies, meat and hardly buy anything in a box or can or bottle anymore with just a few exceptions. I buy greek yogurt, unsalted almonds and fish. I have an awesome blender for protein shakes and a ton of reusable water bottles.

    But...I didn't buy it all overnight. I started out and got stuff as I went along. So that is my whole list for over a year.

    Edit: Oh yeah...sports bras and underwear. Lots and LOTS of bras!
  • Tony_Brewski
    Tony_Brewski Posts: 1,376 Member
    Compression wear... new track pants... new workout shirts and about 2000 new songs to listen too at the gym... padded weight lifting gloves.... new sneakers...
  • DMH58
    DMH58 Posts: 2
    I bought a Wii fit game and I've enjoyed it very much and have improved my balance and muscle tone at the same time.
  • SWilkins75
    SWilkins75 Posts: 277 Member
    My husband bought me a $50 weight scale that just kicks booty! I had those reg old $10 ones and I hated it. This new one is sooo much more accurate, we can set different goals for each of us on it, counts BMI and it's tempered glass. nice, He bought me 2 2lb hand weights, Jillian Michaels 30 day burn video, i got more measuring cups and spoons. Now I want a scale to weigh the food. But next week I am throwing these POS old white shows away and getting me somethin I can work out and walk with,,Oh and I bought a pedometer.
  • Amy_Lynn74
    Amy_Lynn74 Posts: 134 Member
    Food scale and HRM!!
  • heidimaggott5
    heidimaggott5 Posts: 29
    I bought a Garmin HRM with a foot pod and a 2 year gym membership
  • Debbe2
    Debbe2 Posts: 2,071 Member
    My gym membership and my blender. I enjoy and use them both :smile:
  • gaylynn35
    gaylynn35 Posts: 854 Member
    A food scale and some workout DVD's so far.
  • Frozen300
    Frozen300 Posts: 223 Member
    I got us an infrared sauna, which is especially awesome when it hits the winter months. There is a small weight loss when using it, but I got it cause it just makes me feel so good. I crank it to 140f and sweat it out for an hour while watching the TV. Just melts away stress, aches and pains.
  • moran1917
    moran1917 Posts: 1,133 Member
    a set of adjustable weights that go up to 24lbs
    several pairs of running shoes
    several pairs of workout pants (as I lose weight I need smaller ones)
    sports bras
    a tension band with a door hook
    running socks that prevent blisters
    a water bottle
    p90x
    jillian michaels 30 day shred
    heart rate monitor
    I already had a treadmill
  • katamus
    katamus Posts: 2,363 Member
    I bought a Polar FT4 HRM, a yoga mat, a set of free weights, and some new stuff to work out in (I needed some pants that weren't going to fall off and I love Victoria's Secret :D).

    Next will be a nice pair of shoes. Hopefully a good pair of Nikes or similar.
  • MaryJane_8810002
    MaryJane_8810002 Posts: 2,082 Member
    A foreman grill.
  • tmaslyk
    tmaslyk Posts: 7
    I've bought a set of 3,5, and 8 pound weights, exercise bands of varying resistance, a fitbit aria, heart rate monitor, nike shoes with the tracker thing for running..

    hahah.. I've bought quite a bit
  • browneyedgirl7928
    browneyedgirl7928 Posts: 910 Member
    I bought a plan to Weight Watchers, a gym membership, a POLAR HRM, a couple of pairs of tennis shoes. Got a great deal on some kids shoes and they work perfectly for workouts and they are CUTE and one pair is PINK!

    Next on my list is some smaller workout shorts. Mine are falling down too much even tied. Headed to Scheels tomorrow for a pair or two. :)

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