I was sleeved on Dec 1st...yea me.....I know that walking is a very important key in losing weight. I work from home 4 days a week/8 am to 7 pm with an hour for lunch, We only have one car which my husband has during the day. And I cannot afford a gym membership at this time. Today I was walking the parking lot and it is very cold out (for AL) . I was wondering if anyone has used a mini trampoline to get their cardio/walking. I will be seeing my surgeon tomorrow and can ask him also.

With the time change after my husband gets home from work (he also works until 7 pm) it is very dark. There are no sidewalks to walk as we live in an apartment complex and personally I do not like going out at night by myself. The closest mall to walk is 10 miles away so that is out. Weekends are no problems as we have taken up hiking and usallly go out both days, it will be easy hikes for this next month. I just need an alternate during the week when I am home alone.

Thanks for any suggestions.

Or you can check out the Leslie Sansone "Walk Away the Pounds" dvd. They are super cheap at amazon.com, I found one at books a Million for $5.00.

I've thought about the mini trampoline thing for myself just because it looks fun and could really be a good work out. I'm in the NW FL Panhandle(near Pensacola), and you're 100% correct, it's bitter cold out there. It's too cold to do much outside, and it gets dark around 5pm.

I've tried it, it's really not as fun as it looks. I'd suggest a skipping rope if you have enough room at your place, but I'd hold off on the jumping until you are about 3 months out so you don't accidentally damage a stitch or something.

I have a trampoline that really does get your cardio up (when I have used it in the past)...mine has resistance bands + a CD workout to follow. I also have a Tony Little's Gazelle that does not put any pressure on joints...a person can really get a rythym going, sideways & backways too! Look into them, they cost about a $100 at Walmart or such.

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I was sleeved on Dec 1st...yea me.....I know that walking is a very important key in losing weight. I work from home 4 days a week/8 am to 7 pm with an hour for lunch, We only have one car which my husband has during the day. And I cannot afford a gym membership at this time. Today I was walking the parking lot and it is very cold out (for AL) . I was wondering if anyone has used a mini trampoline to get their cardio/walking. I will be seeing my surgeon tomorrow and can ask him also.

With the time change after my husband gets home from work (he also works until 7 pm) it is very dark. There are no sidewalks to walk as we live in an apartment complex and personally I do not like going out at night by myself. The closest mall to walk is 10 miles away so that is out. Weekends are no problems as we have taken up hiking and usallly go out both days, it will be easy hikes for this next month. I just need an alternate during the week when I am home alone.

Thanks for any suggestions.