well the shoes I got was Nike/runner's not that I am going to be running any time soon LOL I have a ways to go before I am running anywhere they was just the best that I saw for walking . I bought an extra set of insoles to place in them as well never have i owned a more comfortable pair of shoes =) Yeah me and the "bands" have come to an agreement lol I just need to find some good music to go with cause I hate stopping to change the music and lose motivation. yeah I like having my kids involved as well my son is one of the biggest reasons for the motivation he was diagnosed with bipolar and he has started taking meds 4 months ago and he has gained like alomsot 20 lbs in 4 months . I hate these meds cause thats a side affect of them, he is always swearing he is starving to death ,so have gotten him healthy things like carrots,broccoli and such to snack on thankfully my kids are veggie lovers lol . I think it makes a big difference in him wanting to eat healthy with ALL of the family eating more healthy and I am sure glad of it cause I have plenty to lose myself =)