Time to weigh in again with last week's totals: 

This week's weight loss--.5 pounds. 

Total weight loss--5.0 pounds.

Slow but steady.  That's the ticket.  I confess that each week, when I step on the scales I am hoping to repeat the first week's loss of 2 pounds and I suffer a brief moment of disappointment when that doesn't magically materialize on the scales.  But then I remind myself that I didn't gain this weight overnight--it crept up a half pound at a time over years.  Hopefully, it won't take years to get it off.  That's where the treadmill comes in.

I'm really glad we took our time and researched treadmills before we invested in one.  We are delighted with our ProForm 5.0 Crosstrainer.  The whole family has had a chance to try out all the bells and whistles (of which there are many) and we've all been able to find a program that fits our different fitness levels.  Moving from one level or incline to another is effortless, the displays are easy to read, and it keeps track of the time, distance, carbs burned, calories burned, and will display pulse rate.  (I'll be sharing some of those numbers with you next week) I've already added some upper body exercises to my new routine--two 2 pound weights are stored right in the console within easy reach.

I hope I don't sound like a commercial!  The best commercial, I suppose, is stick with it, lose weight and get fit. (Speaking of commercials, though, the ProForm 5.o Cross Trainer is on close out clearance from the manufacturer, with FREE SHIPPING.  Now's a good time if you've been thinking about investing in your family's fitness!)