Self made Treadmill Desk***UPDATE on my progress***

[mylittlezoo]

You're a genius.

Come on over here and build me one, wouldya? I'm carrying a few extra polar-bear-winter-pounds....

 

[Royd]

Can you chew gum, at the same time?

 

[cparian]

Well lets see, I am walking on the treadmill, chatting on BYC, watching animal planet, listening to itunes, & typing in a work file. I dunno, I think if I added gum it may be a little dangerous. I would probably end up splat against the wall behind me covered in paperwork. I am blonde afterall,and sometimes you just don't want to push it.

 

[emryst]

That is great! I have been thinking about getting a tread desk for awhile...

I have heard the biggest concern is a treadmill that will go really slowly for a long time.

Have you had any problems with the treadmill going so slowly? Like is the motor wearing out or anything?

 

[arabianequine]

Wow I can't believe you did this but what a great idea.

@emryst welcome to BYC

 

[cparian]

Welcome to BYC Emryst! I have had this treadmill for about 4 years and have never really gone fast on it. The fastest I have ever used it is a 15 minute mile but mostly have set it at a 20 minute mile if I'm just watching TV or if I'm working on the computer I slow it down to a 40 minute mile. The treadmill is called a Healthrider. I bought it from the local Sam's Club for under $1,000. The only problem I had with it so far is when I had a power surge it blew the fuse. I should have had it plugged into a surge protector. The fuse is an odd size & I had to order a new one from somewhere overseas. Hope that helps with your question.

 

[cparian]

***Update*** After assembling my treadmill Desk in April, I have been faithfully using it almost everyday. I bought a pair of the butt toning gym shoes to wear while I walked too.

As of today I have lost a total of 21lbs. I can fit in clothes I haven't worn in years and feel so much better about myself. This thing works! I spend between 1-3 hours working on it a day and difference is amazing. My stomache is getting flatter and my SO says my butt has all but disappeared.

Giving myself a huge pat on the back for my success. Just had to share.

 

[babymakes6]

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Good for you!
I am doing the 17-day-diet and I have lost 18 pounds in about 2 months. I had a hard time getting back on it for awhile, but just started again yesterday (and lost almost 3 pounds! ) Doesn't it feel good?!!!

 

[cparian]

Babymakes6, it feels great and with success like this it helps you to stick with it. Good luck with with getting back on track too! It's hard in the summer.

 

[chickenzoo]

My husband needs to rig my exercise bike to power my computer............ when you stop pedaling it shuts down..................... I'd be pedaling like mad...