I know I have a tendency to get very excited about something I like (which, come on, how is that so bad?)...but I'm really enjoying my wii fit. Day two of having it set up and this was my first actual exercise.
Granted, I don't think it would do too much for those of you who want abs of steel in three months. But for me I think it's going to be perfect.
The yoga for example is good yoga, and the whole sensing the center of gravity thing has made me realize I've been doing some poses wrong for years.
The step/aerobics are simple, but especially now that I'm pregnant and easily winded, keep me working. Of course, since they think I am obese and not pregnant, the wii probably thinks I'm amazing for my size.
There are two main reasons I am excited that this worked out (Steve got me the wii for my birthday, Aaron & Megan got me the wii fit).
1. Much as walking/running is effective, it's not nearly as easy as not having to look decent, not having to make baby work along with me (I did it during Jack's nap), not being in the sweltering SoCal heat, not putting shoes on... etc. You may notice the treadmill fulfills most of these requirements as well, but it's downstairs in the construction, it's a litttle too loud to hear when Jack wakes up on the monitor or though I can WATCH tv I can't hear it. Which brings me to ...
2. Points for a game is MUCH more motivating to me than calorie burn or mileage acheived. Those are so ephemeral anyway - but points, and a video monitor announcing I have bested my best score - now THAT, that I can sink my teeth into ;).
It is exactly what I'd hoped for. All the mindless obsession of solitaire on my iPhone and all of the benefits of a walk. Besides air and sun, but bah, who ever needed those?
I do wonder though if they are letting my belly throw off what SHOULD be my center of balance. I seem to have to lean forward a lot more than I'd think in order to get a perfect little beep on the wii step. Which says I have no rhythm by the way... thanks.
RTO
5 months ago
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Excellent! Thanks for the shout out.
I think wii all gush when wii first get our wii fits. (James, Lori) Once you unlock "Free Step" you'll probably find yourself doing a lot of that. After your post about the laptop on the exercise bike, I stacked the laptop on two empty cat litter containers on the coffee table so I could use the laptop while doing free step. Last night (no laptop), I did free step for an hour and 40 minutes.
I'm so glad you've found something that works for you... it IS sooo HARD to find a GOOD time... to make exercise happen for yourself with A kid (I have no clue about two) ... especially with that bootcamp cult that your husband does... ;)
xo
I've actually been exercising for 3 months straight now. I may have missed 2 or 3 days total during that time, but the Wii Fit has motivated me like nothing else has. Problem is, my eating habits still suck, so I'll start to see some progress, then put back on weight. I keep boomeranging back and forth. It's frustrating considering that I'm exercising much more than I used to, and I don't think I'm overeating to compensate for the calories I'm burning. I'm actually wondering if I've reached an age where my metabolism has hit another plateau; otherwise, it seems impossible that I haven't started to see some steady weight loss.
At any rate, I obviously need to plan healthier meals and make sure I have better snacks prepped and handy for grabbing when a snack urge hits. Otherwise, I'm just going to keep doing this seesaw thing and being frustrated and not liking my tubby little Mii.
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