10 Reasons I Want the Elliptical I Can't Afford

10. I haven't exercised since November -- thanks stupid no-impact-allowed ankle -- and I am desperate.

9. It has the "MOM" feature: it locks so my kids can't use it. (Suprisingly uncommon in ellipticals.)

8. It's shiny.

7. Four words: automatically adjusting stride length. *swoon*

6. I'll use it, and I have the track record to back up this claim.

5. I've always had champagne taste and a beer pocketbook. It's time I had some champagne!

4. Its pedals are fully adjustable and closer together than on other brands, making it less likely to aggravate my hip or ankles. And, no, I'm not just believing the sales guy. This is Google-affirmed research!

3. It's purty.

2. We haven't taken a vacation in three years, damnit.

1. The frugal/"don't buy stuff" movement is so hip right now. I prefer to be nonconformist.