6:41pm Tuesday 7th July 2009
By ivor
I have finally decided to do something about my weight problem.
Matters came to a head the other day while visiting my neighbour. Yours truly was offered a slice of cake and naturally I accepted but unfortunately ate the whole cake myself.
It was sheer gluttony.
An apology was made for my actions and any suffering caused but my neighbour pointed out that it was me who was suffering as my gluttony was slowly killing me. How right they were.
My walks around the town centre at lunchtime may have kept my weight in check but they have had very little effect on actually reducing my weight.
It would appear that a more vigorous form of exercise was required however I don't have much money so how can I get fit for nothing?
Joining a gym is one option but membership rates are very high. With so many people battling obesity you would have thought the NHS would have set up gyms to help obese people become fit again for free.
I concluded that it was best to get some exercise equipment.
After looking in a home shopping catalogue it seems most of the equipment is only designed for people who weight 90kg (around 14 stone) or under.
If only I was 14 stones there would be no need for me to exercise! What’s the point of building an exercise machine that can’t be used by people who are grossly overweight?
Have you seen the price tag associated with fitness equipment?
On the web site of a well known department store the cheapest exercise bike is priced around £280, a rowing machine is just under £400 and a treadmill is £600. I fear my wallet will lose more pounds than me!
So what have I done in my quest to lose weight?
Well, my neighbour has kindly allowed me use of their exercise bicycle. After a couple of sessions on the bike I am feeling better already. Hopefully by sticking to a planned exercise regime and cutting back on food my weight will reduce and it won’t cost me a penny.
Losing weight is a very hard thing to do and it seems that businesses are cashing in on this with over priced machines and other gimmicks to fool the obese into parting with their money.
The weight loss/fitness business appears to be very lucrative indeed.
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