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Stacy — You cannot imagine how sore I am today. I lost my mind playing tennis last night for an hour straight. Could hardly move today. I’m looking forward to the Fit, which sounds like a better pace for me. Oh, and I could so use a trainer screaming at me!
My Autism Insights — The bowling is very fun, but yeah, I felt like my arm would detach along with a ball a few times.
Shelly — Oooo! The hula hooping sounds fun, and I bet it does trim the waist line. Looking forward to that. The tennis can be surprisingly brutal, which is why I’m very sore today. I way overdid it last night.
Matt — I love raking for its aerobic qualities. I get a better workout from that than a lot of other things. Hope you got it all done!
Nancy — I made the paper clipping using this tool. Golf is the only Wii Sports game I haven’t done yet. Mostly because I’m not a fan of the sport, but also because I’m afraid of throwing my back out.
Jodi — I’m not having a “good sore” today. It’s a 4 Tylenol day sore. I’m mad for overdoing it on the tennis last night because I really wanted to play it again today. Live and learn.
Mom on the Run — I need it to chastise me! I respond well to being yelled at!
JD at I Do Things — Oh, you must have abs! I know how much you workout. I’m thinking the hula hooping thing might be helpful. I’ll let you know if that helps me get to washboard abs. I actually used to have those. Oh, how I miss thee.
Okay Kathy, Mrs C purchased a Wii last January. I set it up, and became quite skilled at playing Baseball, Bowling, and Tennis. I even got my Wii age on the Skill meter down to 26, due to my ability to crush Home Runs.
Then In late september, Mrs C purchased the Wii Fit pad. I set that up, and entered the pertinent data. It put me at 60! Of course, it doesn’t take into consideration my artificial hip, when assessing my balance. I would strongly suggest to anyone with a Wii Fit to purposely crash a few times doing the Ski Jump!
It is Hilarious how it shows you doing a “Wide World of Sports” moment. I like the Ski jumping. try it!
I recently played Wii tennis against my 12 year old daughter last week. I moved back and forth across the floor with all the grace off a constipated hippo, missing ball after ball. In the meantime, she sat there, silently dismissing any notion of allaying utter embarrassment of her father.
She sat, flicking her wrist up and down, the virtual tennis ball finding every spot that I could not. So, sweating and breathing heavily, I decided that although my knees where screaming at me and my back felt about ready to snap in half, my pride was most wounded.
Primarily due to her subtle, yet very pointed, chuckle of contentment.
I have given you a Fabulous Blog award for two reasons even though I can’t remember seeing any that you post about because (1) of course the obvious is that I think your blog is fabulous, and (2) it’s also kind of a combination meme but very simple: Just have to list five addictions which I thought you would enjoy doing so please pick it up at http://zemeks.blogspot.com/2008/12/my-blog-is-fabulous-award-thank-you.html
Ferd — It may kill me first. I couldn’t get off the couch at all yesterday. I discovered three sets of other muscles I never knew I had. I think I need to lay off the tennis. Brutal!
Chris Casey — I don’t believe I’ve hit a home run yet. I don’t know what the secret is! Dave and I are intrigued by this skiing thing. So that’s in the Wii Fit game? I don’t know that I’ll have to purposely crash. I think it may come naturally.
BabaBooey — As long as you don’t embarrass her in public. You know that’s the parenting cardinal sin, right? Hey, I’d love to play tennis against you. I rock. At least I know I could beat a constipated hippo (what a vision, BTW!)
yellojkt — So you’re saying that eventually the trainer might stop screaming at me and might actually encourage me? I’m preparing myself for the worst.
Lynda Lehmann — If I have any hopes of losing weight in ’09, I’m going to have to avoid bacon. Thanks for not making it worse for me. Way to go on having abs! I know mine are there because they’re screaming right now.
Karen & Gerard Zemek — Aw, thanks! You’re such a sweetheart. I think we all know my first addiction is Wii Tennis. Not a bad addiction to have, actually. God, please let me still enjoy it for more than a week!
My 7 year old cousin got a Wii Fit from Satan, I mean Santa. I spent 3 hours yesterday bowling. I can’t tell you the number of times I had to sit down and “rest.” It’s freaking bowling. He wanted me to play tennis and I refused. I allowed a 7 year old beat me in virtual sports. That’s pathetic.
The only workout I got from the Wii Fit was the multiple trips to the store in the last two months attempting to actually FIND one. Oh, and I gave all the salespeople an abs workout from the huge and prolonged belly laughs they all had at my expense whenever I stupidly asked “do you have Wii Fit??”
Never did find one. So we got daughter a laptop instead. Which I think is better in the long run. At least it won’t give me guilt trips.
I know I am a late bloomer, but I have always been a Nintendo person. I had my first go round with a Wii yesterday….and I must say……I am prowling the stores looking for one of them right now.
Tink — That’ll be me, too! I just played another 45 minutes of tennis. I cannot believe how motivated I am to stick with it. This thing is a godsend!
Jenn Thorson — I did, thanks. And guess what? Santa also brought me a Garmin GPS, which will help if we ever get to have a Pa. bloggers meet-up! I think I’m safe driving halfway across the state with my trusty Garmin.
Mike — Funny! Hubby laughed at that, too.
Beth — Hilarious! I couldn’t believe how much my butt muscles hurt after bowling. I’m pretty much sore now in every square inch of my body. Keep at it! Husband’s playing tennis right now and he’s cursing a lot, so don’t feel bad.
Just a Blogger — Oh, man. I would love to pay in a Wii tournament! I am quite awesome at tennis, I must say. Have fun!
Maureen — Oh, man. This does not bode well. I guess my hopes of getting the Fit by Jan 1 are squashed. I felt exactly as you did, asking people on the phone “Do you have Wii Fit?” I started prefacing it with “I know you’ll think I’m insane, but…” Hey, laptop’s an awesome gift, as well. You done good.
Bruce — Awesome, is it not? I really didn’t think I’d take to it, but this is the best thing since sliced bread. Mmmmm, bread…. Good luck finding one. Me thinks you and I will have a hell of a time, eh?
I have always wanted to be in the papers and also wanted to find my long lost abs. They disappeared in my teens and I have been looking for them ever since. I was hoping they had somehow lodged themselves down the back of my sofa, but alas not.
I can’t decide whether or not to take the plunge and just buy a WII. At this point I have the sneaking suspicion that I am the only person in the Western hemisphere without one 😉
I haven’t had any injuries from my Wii Fit yet (I love it!. But, before we found the WIi Fit we had a Wii. And a brand new TV. 10 days later, we needed a new TV. You can read about it here: http://mom2ways.blogspot.com/2008/07/he-loves-me-more.html
I don’t have a Wii so I don’t have Wii Fit. Does it involve bacon? If so, I may have to get one… Congrats on being in the paper. Who knew the discovery of your abs would make such profound news?
Musing — I have no idea how Guitar Hero works. I would never suspect that it would give you a rigorous workout. I gotta say, Nintendo knows what they’re doing!
Amy Grindhouse — I last saw really good abs in my late 20’s. It’s totally possible for me to see them again. If I get my 20-yr-old abs back, I’ll publish them here. No, there are lots of people without them. I got very lucky today and found Wii Fit. Called a place, they had it, and I flew out of the office to pick it up. If you get a Wii, you won’t be disappointed!
Julie — Your story made me want to cry. It’s my worst fear (see Grant’s comment above). I’m so sorry. EVERYBODY: USE THE WRIST STRAP NO MATTER WHAT!
52xbr6 — I’m so glad you got the Wii, you’ll love it! We just got Wii Fit today and I’m waiting for my husband to hook it up. Not sure it takes much, but I don’t trust myself to do it right. Good luck finding one!
Preston — Now there’s a game I’d play: Fry the Bacon! It has all kinds of possibilities. Mmmmm… .bacon.
Random Detox — Well, my abs aren’t sore anymore, but I know they’re still in there. If I can find mine, you can surely find yours.
I told Unfinished Rambler, and I’ll tell you: exercising indoors is just asking for you to get your ass kicked by an Italian Stallion. Just ask Ivan Drago. Do you really want a bunch of Communists to cheer for the person who ran outside and is beating your “I gotta stay indoors to get in shape” ass? No, you don’t.
I do not have a Wii Fit and honestly, I think there would be too many injuries to mention if I did have one. I can manage to get hurt walking down stairs; in fact, I was in a cast for a month once for doing just that!
Father Muskrat — Yeah, but, but, but!! It’s the only thing getting me moving! I’ll risk it. Will it help if I hum the Rocky theme song in my head?
Menstrual Poetry — Well, I just tried it today. I have discovered the yoga move that will send me hurling into the furniture. Thy name is Tree. (You’re the only one who is excused from the Wii. Body cast gets you off the hook).
We got a Wii a few months ago and started searching for the Wii Fit. I finally gave up today and ordered it online.
My major injury was playing our latest game: the summer olympics.
My husband and I played each other and did decathlons. Lets just say, I was so sore after a few hours that I could not move without pain.. and was in pain for three days.
I’m extremely excited about the wii fit. Also, did you know you can download games? I downloaded all the old school nintendo games, they are a nice break from the craziness. 🙂
I got the Wii for the kids (aka ME) for Christmas and after boxing a few rounds on Wii Sports I thought I was going to die the next day. My arms and shoulders and back hurt so bad, it was unreal. Who knew?!? I really want a Wii fit, I dont think I can turn that into a clothes rack like the treadmill. And elliptical. And weight bench. And rolled up yoga mat (dont ask).
I thought it was just me! I pulled a serious butt muscle bowling for hours one day. Sheesh, I couldn’t walk for days, but I was the high scorer, kicking the kids’ butts. Yes, yes, yes to Raving Rabids! I prefer #2, but the kids are saying #3 is a hoot too! It was my Christmas present and I have yet to try it.
Becca — I can barely handle Wii Fit’s little jogging test. Decathlon? It’d kill me. Yes, I know about being able to download games. They make it so easy for you to buy new and cool things! Have fun and be safe.
Eli — Yes, the boxing is the absolute worst thing for me. Too much activity for my out-of-shape body. But it is fun. I just need to be in better shape before I try it again. What a workout!
JD at I Do Things — Get one, stat!
Lin — It’s amazing. We all think that bowling is “just bowling,” but it’s much more than that. Arms and side hurt a lot after the first time I played. Maybe we’ll do Raving Rabids after I can make it through hula-hooping for more than 3 minutes. Not kidding.
Reese — Me too! Amazing how bowling does that. BOWLING! Try calling around smaller gaming shops in your town. That’s where I got my Wii Fit. I would probably never have gotten it from Target or Best Buy.
I played Wii bowling with my daughter and my right arm suffered for days after. I will have to learn to bowl with my left arm to even out the pain. Love the boxing though!
Ian Brodie — Try smaller gaming stores. That’s where I found mine. I didn’t stand a chance getting it at the big box stores. I’ve done the boxing only once and you’re right. It’s probably the highest calorie burner of them all. I won’t do it again until I’m in better shape. I don’t want to die.
You don’t need the Wii Fit to find your abs or any other underused muscle, just the regular Wii and an overzealous eight-year-old. My nephew got one for Christmas and forced me to play with him (okay, maybe I volunteered). I haven’t been that sore in a long time. If you want to work your arms, try one of the Star Wars games. You’ll be lucky if you lift an envelope the next day. I’ll be 33 next month, and I’m not too proud to say that I plan on asking Santa for one next Christmas myself. It’s a lot more fun than my treadmill.
Staci — You’re right about not needing Wii Fit. Honestly, the sports CD is doing enough for me. Having a child berate me into using it more wouldn’t hurt either! I absolutely agree that a Wii is better than a treadmill. I haven’t been this excited to exercise in years. Never boring, and an awesome workout. Enjoy!
Stumble it!
December 28th, 2008 at 1:02 pm
I am so jealous of your Wii! I am convinced I’m very fit and muscular under this layer of fat. What will it take to reveal MY abs???
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December 28th, 2008 at 4:31 pm
Stacy — You cannot imagine how sore I am today. I lost my mind playing tennis last night for an hour straight. Could hardly move today. I’m looking forward to the Fit, which sounds like a better pace for me. Oh, and I could so use a trainer screaming at me!
My Autism Insights — The bowling is very fun, but yeah, I felt like my arm would detach along with a ball a few times.
Shelly — Oooo! The hula hooping sounds fun, and I bet it does trim the waist line. Looking forward to that. The tennis can be surprisingly brutal, which is why I’m very sore today. I way overdid it last night.
Matt — I love raking for its aerobic qualities. I get a better workout from that than a lot of other things. Hope you got it all done!
Nancy — I made the paper clipping using this tool. Golf is the only Wii Sports game I haven’t done yet. Mostly because I’m not a fan of the sport, but also because I’m afraid of throwing my back out.
Jodi — I’m not having a “good sore” today. It’s a 4 Tylenol day sore. I’m mad for overdoing it on the tennis last night because I really wanted to play it again today. Live and learn.
Mom on the Run — I need it to chastise me! I respond well to being yelled at!
JD at I Do Things — Oh, you must have abs! I know how much you workout. I’m thinking the hula hooping thing might be helpful. I’ll let you know if that helps me get to washboard abs. I actually used to have those. Oh, how I miss thee.
December 28th, 2008 at 7:26 pm
Good for you, Kathy!!!
You’ll have killer abs, if Wii doesn’t kill you first!
I’ll keep my eye on the funny papers.
December 28th, 2008 at 8:10 pm
Okay Kathy, Mrs C purchased a Wii last January. I set it up, and became quite skilled at playing Baseball, Bowling, and Tennis. I even got my Wii age on the Skill meter down to 26, due to my ability to crush Home Runs.
Then In late september, Mrs C purchased the Wii Fit pad. I set that up, and entered the pertinent data. It put me at 60! Of course, it doesn’t take into consideration my artificial hip, when assessing my balance. I would strongly suggest to anyone with a Wii Fit to purposely crash a few times doing the Ski Jump!
It is Hilarious how it shows you doing a “Wide World of Sports” moment. I like the Ski jumping. try it!
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December 28th, 2008 at 9:41 pm
I recently played Wii tennis against my 12 year old daughter last week. I moved back and forth across the floor with all the grace off a constipated hippo, missing ball after ball. In the meantime, she sat there, silently dismissing any notion of allaying utter embarrassment of her father.
She sat, flicking her wrist up and down, the virtual tennis ball finding every spot that I could not. So, sweating and breathing heavily, I decided that although my knees where screaming at me and my back felt about ready to snap in half, my pride was most wounded.
Primarily due to her subtle, yet very pointed, chuckle of contentment.
December 28th, 2008 at 10:29 pm
I love my WiiFit. Especially when the really buff female trainer tells me how strong I am. She is very perceptive.
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December 28th, 2008 at 10:37 pm
I’m tossing bacon into your drawer! NOT….
This is hysterical. While you lament your lost abs, mine are proliferating at light speed!
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December 29th, 2008 at 5:30 am
I have given you a Fabulous Blog award for two reasons even though I can’t remember seeing any that you post about because (1) of course the obvious is that I think your blog is fabulous, and (2) it’s also kind of a combination meme but very simple: Just have to list five addictions which I thought you would enjoy doing so please pick it up at http://zemeks.blogspot.com/2008/12/my-blog-is-fabulous-award-thank-you.html
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December 29th, 2008 at 7:11 am
Ferd — It may kill me first. I couldn’t get off the couch at all yesterday. I discovered three sets of other muscles I never knew I had. I think I need to lay off the tennis. Brutal!
Chris Casey — I don’t believe I’ve hit a home run yet. I don’t know what the secret is! Dave and I are intrigued by this skiing thing. So that’s in the Wii Fit game? I don’t know that I’ll have to purposely crash. I think it may come naturally.
BabaBooey — As long as you don’t embarrass her in public. You know that’s the parenting cardinal sin, right? Hey, I’d love to play tennis against you. I rock. At least I know I could beat a constipated hippo (what a vision, BTW!)
yellojkt — So you’re saying that eventually the trainer might stop screaming at me and might actually encourage me? I’m preparing myself for the worst.
Lynda Lehmann — If I have any hopes of losing weight in ’09, I’m going to have to avoid bacon. Thanks for not making it worse for me. Way to go on having abs! I know mine are there because they’re screaming right now.
Karen & Gerard Zemek — Aw, thanks! You’re such a sweetheart. I think we all know my first addiction is Wii Tennis. Not a bad addiction to have, actually. God, please let me still enjoy it for more than a week!
December 29th, 2008 at 8:30 am
I have a Wii and do Wii Fit. I love it! In my own living room, in my own time, dressed like I want, for as long as I can or want. 🙂
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December 29th, 2008 at 12:02 pm
Hope you had a great Christmas, Kathy! Sounds like Santa Claus was good to you, too!!
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December 29th, 2008 at 1:22 pm
My abs never hurt after I take a wii.
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December 29th, 2008 at 2:11 pm
My 7 year old cousin got a Wii Fit from Satan, I mean Santa. I spent 3 hours yesterday bowling. I can’t tell you the number of times I had to sit down and “rest.” It’s freaking bowling. He wanted me to play tennis and I refused. I allowed a 7 year old beat me in virtual sports. That’s pathetic.
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December 29th, 2008 at 3:45 pm
I’ve been working out. This Wednesday we are having a Wii “tennis tournament” at work. Everyone else is going down!
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December 29th, 2008 at 3:54 pm
The only workout I got from the Wii Fit was the multiple trips to the store in the last two months attempting to actually FIND one. Oh, and I gave all the salespeople an abs workout from the huge and prolonged belly laughs they all had at my expense whenever I stupidly asked “do you have Wii Fit??”
Never did find one. So we got daughter a laptop instead. Which I think is better in the long run. At least it won’t give me guilt trips.
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December 29th, 2008 at 4:34 pm
I know I am a late bloomer, but I have always been a Nintendo person. I had my first go round with a Wii yesterday….and I must say……I am prowling the stores looking for one of them right now.
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December 29th, 2008 at 6:50 pm
Tink — That’ll be me, too! I just played another 45 minutes of tennis. I cannot believe how motivated I am to stick with it. This thing is a godsend!
Jenn Thorson — I did, thanks. And guess what? Santa also brought me a Garmin GPS, which will help if we ever get to have a Pa. bloggers meet-up! I think I’m safe driving halfway across the state with my trusty Garmin.
Mike — Funny! Hubby laughed at that, too.
Beth — Hilarious! I couldn’t believe how much my butt muscles hurt after bowling. I’m pretty much sore now in every square inch of my body. Keep at it! Husband’s playing tennis right now and he’s cursing a lot, so don’t feel bad.
Just a Blogger — Oh, man. I would love to pay in a Wii tournament! I am quite awesome at tennis, I must say. Have fun!
Maureen — Oh, man. This does not bode well. I guess my hopes of getting the Fit by Jan 1 are squashed. I felt exactly as you did, asking people on the phone “Do you have Wii Fit?” I started prefacing it with “I know you’ll think I’m insane, but…” Hey, laptop’s an awesome gift, as well. You done good.
Bruce — Awesome, is it not? I really didn’t think I’d take to it, but this is the best thing since sliced bread. Mmmmm, bread…. Good luck finding one. Me thinks you and I will have a hell of a time, eh?
December 29th, 2008 at 6:54 pm
That article gave my sides a work out from laughing so hard!
My only experience is with Wii bowling, but it’s not nearly as strenuous as Guitar Hero.
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December 29th, 2008 at 8:10 pm
Congratulations on the press Kathy.
I have always wanted to be in the papers and also wanted to find my long lost abs. They disappeared in my teens and I have been looking for them ever since. I was hoping they had somehow lodged themselves down the back of my sofa, but alas not.
I can’t decide whether or not to take the plunge and just buy a WII. At this point I have the sneaking suspicion that I am the only person in the Western hemisphere without one 😉
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December 29th, 2008 at 11:10 pm
I haven’t had any injuries from my Wii Fit yet (I love it!. But, before we found the WIi Fit we had a Wii. And a brand new TV. 10 days later, we needed a new TV. You can read about it here:
http://mom2ways.blogspot.com/2008/07/he-loves-me-more.html
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December 30th, 2008 at 9:29 am
I’m yet to find my abs 🙂 I’ve ordered Wii during Christmas and it should arrive soon, now to get the Wii Fit thingy 😉
December 30th, 2008 at 12:55 pm
I don’t have a Wii so I don’t have Wii Fit. Does it involve bacon? If so, I may have to get one… Congrats on being in the paper. Who knew the discovery of your abs would make such profound news?
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December 30th, 2008 at 3:43 pm
Wow how fun! 🙂 I wish I had a Wii Fit so I could discover these mysterious abs you are talking about! (Where are they supposed to show up again…?)
December 30th, 2008 at 4:26 pm
Better to lose your abs than lose your mind, right? I think I lost my mind long ago…
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December 30th, 2008 at 6:35 pm
Musing — I have no idea how Guitar Hero works. I would never suspect that it would give you a rigorous workout. I gotta say, Nintendo knows what they’re doing!
Amy Grindhouse — I last saw really good abs in my late 20’s. It’s totally possible for me to see them again. If I get my 20-yr-old abs back, I’ll publish them here. No, there are lots of people without them. I got very lucky today and found Wii Fit. Called a place, they had it, and I flew out of the office to pick it up. If you get a Wii, you won’t be disappointed!
Julie — Your story made me want to cry. It’s my worst fear (see Grant’s comment above). I’m so sorry. EVERYBODY: USE THE WRIST STRAP NO MATTER WHAT!
52xbr6 — I’m so glad you got the Wii, you’ll love it! We just got Wii Fit today and I’m waiting for my husband to hook it up. Not sure it takes much, but I don’t trust myself to do it right. Good luck finding one!
Preston — Now there’s a game I’d play: Fry the Bacon! It has all kinds of possibilities. Mmmmm… .bacon.
Random Detox — Well, my abs aren’t sore anymore, but I know they’re still in there. If I can find mine, you can surely find yours.
VingageGent — Oh, yeah. I’m already there.
December 30th, 2008 at 10:49 pm
I told Unfinished Rambler, and I’ll tell you: exercising indoors is just asking for you to get your ass kicked by an Italian Stallion. Just ask Ivan Drago. Do you really want a bunch of Communists to cheer for the person who ran outside and is beating your “I gotta stay indoors to get in shape” ass? No, you don’t.
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December 31st, 2008 at 3:00 am
I do not have a Wii Fit and honestly, I think there would be too many injuries to mention if I did have one. I can manage to get hurt walking down stairs; in fact, I was in a cast for a month once for doing just that!
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December 31st, 2008 at 2:20 pm
Father Muskrat — Yeah, but, but, but!! It’s the only thing getting me moving! I’ll risk it. Will it help if I hum the Rocky theme song in my head?
Menstrual Poetry — Well, I just tried it today. I have discovered the yoga move that will send me hurling into the furniture. Thy name is Tree. (You’re the only one who is excused from the Wii. Body cast gets you off the hook).
December 31st, 2008 at 9:22 pm
We got a Wii a few months ago and started searching for the Wii Fit. I finally gave up today and ordered it online.
My major injury was playing our latest game: the summer olympics.
My husband and I played each other and did decathlons. Lets just say, I was so sore after a few hours that I could not move without pain.. and was in pain for three days.
I’m extremely excited about the wii fit. Also, did you know you can download games? I downloaded all the old school nintendo games, they are a nice break from the craziness. 🙂
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January 1st, 2009 at 8:03 pm
I got the Wii for the kids (aka ME) for Christmas and after boxing a few rounds on Wii Sports I thought I was going to die the next day. My arms and shoulders and back hurt so bad, it was unreal. Who knew?!? I really want a Wii fit, I dont think I can turn that into a clothes rack like the treadmill. And elliptical. And weight bench. And rolled up yoga mat (dont ask).
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January 2nd, 2009 at 9:10 am
I want a Wii now.
January 2nd, 2009 at 10:50 am
I thought it was just me! I pulled a serious butt muscle bowling for hours one day. Sheesh, I couldn’t walk for days, but I was the high scorer, kicking the kids’ butts. Yes, yes, yes to Raving Rabids! I prefer #2, but the kids are saying #3 is a hoot too! It was my Christmas present and I have yet to try it.
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January 2nd, 2009 at 11:27 am
Becca — I can barely handle Wii Fit’s little jogging test. Decathlon? It’d kill me. Yes, I know about being able to download games. They make it so easy for you to buy new and cool things! Have fun and be safe.
Eli — Yes, the boxing is the absolute worst thing for me. Too much activity for my out-of-shape body. But it is fun. I just need to be in better shape before I try it again. What a workout!
JD at I Do Things — Get one, stat!
Lin — It’s amazing. We all think that bowling is “just bowling,” but it’s much more than that. Arms and side hurt a lot after the first time I played. Maybe we’ll do Raving Rabids after I can make it through hula-hooping for more than 3 minutes. Not kidding.
January 2nd, 2009 at 12:27 pm
So funny! I haven’t found my missing abs, but I did locate my missing A$$! Wii bowling! I’m planning on getting the Wii fit, if I can find it!
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January 2nd, 2009 at 2:10 pm
Reese — Me too! Amazing how bowling does that. BOWLING! Try calling around smaller gaming shops in your town. That’s where I got my Wii Fit. I would probably never have gotten it from Target or Best Buy.
January 3rd, 2009 at 1:57 pm
I played Wii bowling with my daughter and my right arm suffered for days after. I will have to learn to bowl with my left arm to even out the pain. Love the boxing though!
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January 4th, 2009 at 9:39 am
lizzyt — Laughing at “evening out the pain.” Bowling gives me lopsided pain. Left of neck, right shoulder, right butt cheek, left side. Weird.
January 17th, 2009 at 8:24 pm
Couldn’t get a Wii fit for love nor money in the UK over Christmas. Boxing on Wii sports is a real calorie burner though.
Ian
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January 18th, 2009 at 6:48 am
Ian Brodie — Try smaller gaming stores. That’s where I found mine. I didn’t stand a chance getting it at the big box stores. I’ve done the boxing only once and you’re right. It’s probably the highest calorie burner of them all. I won’t do it again until I’m in better shape. I don’t want to die.
January 20th, 2009 at 11:24 pm
You don’t need the Wii Fit to find your abs or any other underused muscle, just the regular Wii and an overzealous eight-year-old. My nephew got one for Christmas and forced me to play with him (okay, maybe I volunteered). I haven’t been that sore in a long time. If you want to work your arms, try one of the Star Wars games. You’ll be lucky if you lift an envelope the next day. I’ll be 33 next month, and I’m not too proud to say that I plan on asking Santa for one next Christmas myself. It’s a lot more fun than my treadmill.
Staci’s last blog post..Birthday Wishes and Chocolate Cake Dreams
January 22nd, 2009 at 7:25 pm
Staci — You’re right about not needing Wii Fit. Honestly, the sports CD is doing enough for me. Having a child berate me into using it more wouldn’t hurt either! I absolutely agree that a Wii is better than a treadmill. I haven’t been this excited to exercise in years. Never boring, and an awesome workout. Enjoy!