I’ve been quite inactive lately. My day job requires me to be in a chair for 99% of the work day, I have a long commute, and by the time I get home all I want to do is sit and knit. Let’s just say exercise has not been on my to-do list for a long time.
Over the weekend my Mom mentioned that my sister has been using a workout game on the Wii, and has lost 20 lbs so far! And that was it, the gauntlet had been thrown. I determined at that moment, that I must get that game and lose at least that much weight; I attribute this to some subconscious sibling rivalry. I really would like to lose at least 30 pounds, but we will see.
So, yesterday I headed out to Walmart and picked up the game Active, by EA. I already have the balance board. I got it when it first came out with the intention of using the game Wii Fit, but quickly lost interest. Active is a serious game, less cutesy and supposedly much more focused on getting you in shape. It even came with accessories: a resistance band and a leg strap for the nun-chuck.
This morning I used it for the first time. The result? Jello legs and sweating. In 20 minutes today it said I burned over 100 Calories. So far so good! My goal is to work out for 20 minutes every morning before work. Soon I hope to feel less jello-y and more pumped – we will see.
Tags: fitness
Good for you! I’d love to get a Wii, but it’s not in the budget right now. I do want to do yoga (or my version of it anyway) more regularly. I do feel better afterward.
Great! i hope it all works out the way you want it too. I know its hard to stick with things..least for me
I have a Wii but now need a TV with which to use it, since I sort of live on the run these days.Can I hook it up to my computer?? I’ll have to check that out:) I am interested in the program you bought, let me know how it works out.