Wii Fit

Rating:	★★★★
Category:	Video Games
Genre:	Family
Console:	Nintendo Wii

We finally got around to trying this out after the stomach bug left our house. I knew I wouldn't like my BMI, but its very cool the game figures this out for you. What I didn't expect was for the game to automatically change my Mii to reflect my true BMI!! That was kinda funny. We all had a good laugh watching our Miis change shape. (A Mii is your Wii avatar.) I'm going to have to figure out a way to show you my Mii.

DH teased me about choosing the male trainer. You can choose to follow his moves by watching his front or watching him from the rear. LOL!

The more time you play, the more moves/games you can unlock, so you are rewarded for working out. It also tracks your progress and allows you to set goals.

When you first begin you do a body check test. My balance was already pretty good standing still, but when I try to do the moves I'm all over the place! The game of course knows when you step off the board.

My Wii Fit age is 2 years younger than my actual age. That made me smile! DH was older by 5 years. Hee hee! Actually he's in better shape than I am. Its the balance thing where I have him beat.

My favorite games so far are the running games. You don't actually use the Wii Fit board, but with the Wii remote in your pocket it picks up your steps like a pedometer. It was fun watching my Mii run in the game world, chasing after other Miis. I could definitely feel my heart rate increase. That's what's missing! Too bad the Wii remote or fit board doesn't pick up your heart rate.

I believe my entire family will benefit from this game. DH even suggested we present this as a science fair project next year in our homeschool group. YIKES! That means I better bring down my BMI by then!!!

An update....

All is not well in my nest. As you know, I got sick on Saturday. Sunday I was down for the count. Monday I tried crackers. Tuesday I limped through work with crackers and ginger ale. Yesterday was the first day I could say I was honestly feeling more like myself and had somewhat of an appetite. Then I came home from work and discovered DS9 had a belly ache.

He threw up twice before falling asleep. Then he woke at 3:00am. He spent his time, in the bathroom, on the couch, in the bathroom, on the floor, before he finally ended up on DH's side of the bed. My poor little man! I feel his pain!

I'm feeling really bad. He most likely got this from me. I've been trying to wash everything up, but doing my research I've learned the Norovirus can be spread by "exposure to aerosolized vomit."



Nice. I've also learned it could take 2 weeks to completely get out of your system.  I'm sure the rest of the nest will fall soon as well.

I told my family I had changed my mind about getting Wii Fit. They had already spoiled me on Mother's Day, plus feeling under the weather, I wasn't looking forward to exercising.  They were out shopping last night and found one. Now that its here, I guess I'll let them keep it!

We haven't tried it yet, given our current wellness status, but I'm a bit nervous since I saw it calculates BMI! Do I want to know this?!! Actually I'm sure this will be a great tool for our family to improve our fitness.

I have vowed to get back on track with my wellness goals. Having this virus, (or whatever it truly was), has given me the opportunity to start fresh. Being sick meant I actually went days without eating cookies and treats! My stomach has shrunk I'm sure, but I wouldn't recommend to anyone getting sick. I'm just determined to turn this unfortunate experience into a positive.