New Toy

venomclan
venomclan Posts: 2,467
edited February 2024 in Clubhouse Archives
Hi Guys,
Due to a sedentary lifestyle and sitting on the couch listening to too much music, I have gained quite a few punds in the last few years. My doctor says that I need to lose 30 pounds in 3 months.

6 weeks later, I have lost a total of 17 pounds by changing my eating habits, excercising on the treadmill and by using my new toy- Trikke 8. I saw this device originally on an infomercial a few years ago but thought it was just another gimmick. Well curiosity got the best of me and I ordered one. 30 day return guarantee persuaded this decision.

I love the thing. I have been riding it for the last 6 weeks and don't want to get off of it. It is a lot of fun and a great workout also. My girlffriend wanted to see what the fuss was all about so she tried it. A little awkward at first, but after 10 minutes she said that we have to get her her own. I just ordered another one yesterday.

If anyone wants to try a cool, fun new ride. try this. Highly recommended. Best $100.00 purchase I made in a while.
Jeremy

P.S. I have no affilaition with this company, just a guy who sits at the office all day and can't rollerblade. :)
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited September 2004
    hey that looks like a kick....

    congrats on your weight loss too.

    I'm in the same boat. I need to lose about the same amount as you mentioned. I've only lost about 12lbs so far.. feeling better already. More to go.
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  • venomclan
    venomclan Posts: 2,467
    edited September 2004
    Hi Danger,
    Good to hear from you. Congrats on your weight loss. It sure is a pain the **** but worht it in the end. I find that eating less carbs and also eating 5 small meals a day have helped a lot. Good luck./
    Jeremy
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  • Frank Z
    Frank Z Posts: 5,860
    edited September 2004
    Exactly what is it, and how does it work?
    9/11 - WE WILL NEVER FORGET!! (<---<<click)
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,776
    edited September 2004
    You mount your feet, and go side to side to go - and the faster you go side to side the faster you go...
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  • brettw22
    brettw22 Posts: 7,623
    edited September 2004
    Basically, it's a 3 wheel Razor scooter but it pivots at the point where the 2 back wheels meet the upright post........They're called TRIKKE's. Look at it as a 3 wheel version of inline skating.

    HERE'S the company's website to look at the different models. I don't know what model he got for the $100, but none of them on that site are listed for that that I saw, but I only quickly glanced.

    EDIT: Actually, just scanning through a couple of the Yahoo hits, HERE you can get the TRIKKE 8 for $100, but it's not the Sport, whatever the difference is.
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  • Frank Z
    Frank Z Posts: 5,860
    edited September 2004
    Okey-Dokey. Looks....different. If it works to shed the pounds I guess that's all that matters.
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  • Mjr7531
    Mjr7531 Posts: 856
    edited September 2004
    Heh, I lost 3 pounds in a day just by getting sick, but hey, I have and overactive metabolism and I'm 17. ;)

    btw, congrats on the weight loss, I may not know what it's like, but I do know it takes a crudload of willpower to change your diet, I had to do it for swimming.
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  • venomclan
    venomclan Posts: 2,467
    edited September 2004
    Hi Guys,
    I bought the regular Trikke 8 for $100.00. I heard that the Sport model just has larger handlebars and not worth the money. If you have a smooth or newly paved area near where you live to ride, lot's of fun.
    Jeremy
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  • brettw22
    brettw22 Posts: 7,623
    edited September 2004
    Originally posted by Mjr7531
    ....... but I do know it takes a crudload of willpower to change your diet, I had to do it for swimming.
    What exactly is a swimmers diet?
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  • Joelsbass
    Joelsbass Posts: 637
    edited September 2004
    Originally posted by brettw22
    What exactly is a swimmers diet?


    lots of water.... no wait... that's a drowner's diet :p
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  • Mjr7531
    Mjr7531 Posts: 856
    edited September 2004
    "lots of water.... no wait... that's a drowner's diet "

    LMAO
    That used to be my diet...
    A swimmers diet is basically, little or no protein, except the day before your sunday off, or w/e day it is, then you eat as much as you can; no milk products before big meets; nothing like cabbage, or anything gives you gas; caffiene is gone because it dehydrates you, (Ironic, eh?) etc.
    Basically, it's carbs and fruits with a smattering of other items in the triangle so you don't die. Exciting eh?

    However, this is the "orthodox" diet, people rarely follow it...
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  • mr POTatohead
    mr POTatohead Posts: 6
    edited September 2004
    sounds cool lil toy, but I live down a dirt road:o :mad: neat city toy though
    mummies alright daddies alright
    they just seem a lil scared
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  • brettw22
    brettw22 Posts: 7,623
    edited September 2004
    Originally posted by Mjr7531

    A swimmers diet is basically, little or no protein,
    Why little protein, or only before a match?
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  • PolknPepsi
    PolknPepsi Posts: 781
    edited September 2004
    I've seen those things for sale and advertised. Never wanted one though.
    I've been checking out bicycles lately and have they ever come a long way in the past 30 years.
    Pat
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