u/gritsinct

I have been on compounded triz for just over a year. I've lost 55lbs and am pretty close to goal weight. My intention before starting was to get off as soon as possible.

I have always had to pay out of pocket so I'd love to get off for financial reasons. But also because being exhausted and slightly nauseous all of the time is getting really old. (I know it could be much worse)

But then I keep reading about the benefits beyond weight loss and now I'm confused (major family history of heart issues and I'm apparently also at risk based on blood work).

I'm not sure I'm in the right forum but all of the others are so pro lifetime use that I don't want that bias. I feel like here people at least have the mindset that getting off is preferred if possible.

Not counting food noise or weight regain, are there compelling reasons to stay on triz that made you at least consider not getting off? I really want to stop but I also want to make the best decision for my long-term health.

I pre-ordered the Sidewinder to use as a functional trainer solution in a very small space. Since I placed that pre-order, I have acquired a Voltra. So far the Voltra has been excellent in accomplishing any cable exercises I have wanted to perform.

So now I'm wondering if I should cancel my Sidewinder pre-order. I've never had a cable system so I don't know if I'm just not thinking of things I could do. Can anyone who has the sidewinder (or a functional trainer/cable system) think of anything that could be accomplished with the sidewinder that I can't do with the Voltra?

I have several different mounts and the Rep Pegasus so lat pulldowns and cable rows are all set (that was my original main motivation for the Sidewinder), as are cable flys and any rows or biceps/triceps exercise I want to do. I also do leg extensions/curls and belt squats with my Voltra.

I do think the Dialed Motion cable retractor is an awesome piece of technology but that is a lot of money to spend just because something is cool if I'm not going to utilize it. I know I can use it in conjunction with the Voltra but I'm not sure I really need the additional pieces when the Voltra seems to work very well on it's own.

I'd love to hear any and all thoughts!! Thanks in advance!