The speaker recounts a series of events, starting with a visit to a children's area where they wanted to buy sweets, but instead, they saw an ice cream vending machine. They mention their desire to lose weight and how they've tried various methods.
The speaker then visits a sports equipment store, where they're recommended a treadmill or a trampoline for exercise. They choose the trampoline, which they find enjoyable, but then they see another device that they think would be more effective for weight loss.
The device uses electrical impulses to stimulate muscles, and the speaker is excited to try it. However, when they start using it, they realize that it's not a quick fix and that they need to be consistent with their workouts.
Throughout the monologue, the speaker is self-deprecating and humorous, making light of their struggles with weight loss and fitness. They also express frustration with their partner, who they feel is not supportive of their efforts.
Ultimately, the speaker concludes that losing weight and getting fit requires dedication and hard work, and that there are no shortcuts or magic solutions.
Here are the key facts from the text:
1. The narrator visited a children's area with their daughter, Leonie.
2. The narrator saw a candy machine and a scooter, which they thought would be faster.
3. The narrator rode the scooter to the sweets car market.
4. The narrator and their daughter played together.
5. The narrator saw a vending machine with a polar bear on it.
6. The narrator wanted to get an ice cream from the machine.
7. The narrator thought about exercising to lose weight.
8. The narrator went to a sports store to look for exercise equipment.
9. The narrator spoke with a salesperson, Jörg Vogel, who recommended a treadmill and a trampoline.
10. The narrator was interested in the trampoline, which cost 119 euros.
11. The narrator also considered a muscle simulator, which cost 9.90 euros.
12. The narrator purchased the muscle simulator, which came with a two-year guarantee.
13. The narrator used the muscle simulator and felt like it was working.
14. The narrator ate a bag of chips while using the simulator.
15. The narrator's partner was unhappy with the purchase and thought it was a waste of money.