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Ha, I just got a Wii and no injuries. Yet. Although, on Wii Sports Fitness Age, apparently I’m 72. It was those stupid tennis balls that kept going out of bounds.
darn, i thought you were going to tell me you bought a wii. i was going to say try it out and let me know how it goes. actually i do have one. tried it once. missed a few days and i’m scared to turn it back on cause the trainer might yell at me.
This is exactly the reason that I stay riveted to the couch. No sore muscles. I do mind having to crane my neck slightly trying to type while lying on my side with the laptop balanced on my hip.
I think most of the injuries we got from getting a wii and wii fit this Christmas was fighting through the crowds only to find out the stores were sold out. I don’t know how many calories we burned off (or little old ladies we left in our dust) until we finally found a place that carried the little bugger.
I have the wii fit and wii sports. The wii fit so far has not been making me sore, but I haven’t gotten to the really challenging parts yet. The Wii Sports on the other hand has given me countless sore shoulders. Watch out on the Wii Boxing, and I guess Tennis and Baseball as well They all have potential to take you out for the season if you are an over doer, but darn they are just too much fun not to play.
Oh good grief! Raving rabbids?! Yes, yes, somehow I can see myself tottering in my 4 inch heels listening to the 9 year old tell me to twist or turn in some amazingly, ankle wrenching way.
Great post, Kathy. LOL my son is as avid a follower, and I think I have the fodder never to have to play it!
Kathy, I have Wii Fit and love it. I have never gotten sore, so don’t worry about that. The aerobics games really give you a workout. You’ll feel like a clumsy dork with two left feet at first, but it gets better.
I love my Wii Fit. we got Wii Outdoor Adventure for Christmas and that is a ton of fun (not a Fit game, but challenging anyway). Although, my legs may never be the same.
Too funny! (as usual) I nearly got the Fit controller for my wife and I for Christmas but got socked with other expenses instead. Now I’m hoping they go on sale for like 99% off this week or something.
I got a Wii and a Wii Fit for Xmas and I am absolutely loving it. I suck at the balance games but I really love the aerobics games.
When I started my Wii Fit age was 46, but yesterday I got down to 31.
Looking forward to reading your adventures using the Wii Fit.
I think everyone who has a Wii fit needs to blog about their experiences and newfound muscles (or lack thereof) so I know whether to invest in one or not…
Ahhh, this is why I choose to do aerobics in my head. I find that I get a nice mental workout without the pain of achy joints- I can do 100 situps in my mind! Albeit, this may be why I will never lose that last 20 pounds unless they create a workout for people who like to lay in bed and watch lots of netflix.
At least you found your abs. Mine have run away from home permanently it seems. The Wii Fit looks very neat. I like the commercial where a little girl’s doing yoga and a senior is boxing. Looks like there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
We don’t have one because I didn’t think we’d use it enough to justify the cost, but it does sound like fun and apparently is good exercise. I am so bored with just working out. Maybe I could come over and play with you to try it out? I think you should have your husband take a video clip of you playing and post it for us to watch. I’d love to see you playing!
Regan — The Wii Sport game tells you your age? Oh, brother. I have a lot to learn. You won’t injure yourself because you’re too young for it. Call me in 30 years when it aches just to walk up steps.
Natural — A trainer will yell at me? Oh, great. Just what I need. Actually, maybe it is just what I need!
ann of the junkdrawerblogfamily — This from a woman who weighs 95 pounds. You’re not allowed to comment on my fat posts, K?
Social Monkeys — Funny! I’m hoping I can find the Wii Fit next week, but I’m not banking on it. Glad you got your hands on one.
Unfinished Rambler — No, it was ironically in the Food section.
Casey — I’m the queen of lazy. I’m just hoping it’s as fun as everyone says and it keeps me motivated. Combined with joining Weight Watchers for real this time, I’m hoping to be a hottie by March.
Ken at Dad to Two — They are fun, and that’s the problem. You say you’ll stop after “one more game” and then you keep playing. I’m hoping Wii Fit takes me on a slow, manageable journey to fitness.
Unfortunate Names — Oh, no, no, no. I don’t need nuts! I’m afraid of nuts! I know one thing about Mario Brothers’ car game. Gives me a colossal headache. I think I’m sitting too close to the screen.
Elaina — Yeah, that’s all I need, too. One thing I have to remember is to move our ottoman whenever playing. Or it’s be like Dick Van Dyke in the opening sequence of the show. God help me.
Heather Here — Thanks for sharing your experience. I’m glad no one is saying they’ve gotten sore from doing Wii Fit. I’m sure they take you through the program slowly and carefully. They really have to, or everyone would wind up in the hospital and sales would plummet. This is good news!
Anne — Uh-oh, is that Outdoor Adventure game like skiing and stuff? Oh wait. Here it is: “river rafting, mine-cart adventure, log jumping, see-saw, jump rope, water trampoline..” Um. Log Jumping? Mine cart??? I’m thinking not for me.
Lilly — Awesome. I can’t wait!
Babs beetle — I’ll keep you posted. I’m hopeful, after reading all these comments, that it’ll be a good thing for me and I won’t have to see my chiropractor again. Really wish we had it already, but they’re so hard to find.
Jeff — I wish they were on sale, too. Dave thinks he can find it reasonably priced in stores, unlike online, where you will pay $100 over retail. I love the Sports. You really do feel like you’re right there IRL playing it. Everything is so colorful and attractive to look at. I expect Fit will be the same way and will encourage me to keep at it.
Riayn!!!! — I know you have the Wii Fit and I’m so interested to read about your ongoing experience. Good for you getting down so far in your age. I think seeing those numbers drop will be a huge boost for me. I’ll keep ya posted!
Angi — I think so, too. It’s very interesting to read about others’ progress. I haven’t found one blogger who said the excitement waned, so that bodes very well for me. Too often, I get on a kick and then days later I’m over it.
Singular Girl — Did you ever just watch those Saturday morning infomercials that sell gym equipment? I have. I’m exhausted when it’s over!
PaulsHealthBlog — We used to have an XBox, too, but lost interest after some years of playing. Talk about sedentary activity. I’d sit for hours and play Oddworld Munch’s Odyssey. Oy.
Vivienne — I’m glad to read that others have such a good experience. Makes me feel like the cool commercial isn’t just great marketing.
Gandalf and Grayson — Not exactly. What’s great is that when you do watch someone, you fight over it to play. You have to realize how good that is for me. Wanting to get up off the couch is a major plus, considering I usually want to stay put.
Jane — My husband did boxing the other night and actually sweat. He’s more physically active during the day than I am, so he didn’t have soreness the next day.
Beamer — It’s insane, really. When Dave gave our XBox to a needy child, we could not believe how many games he gave away with it. Probably 2,000 hours worth of play time right there.
Karen, author of “My Funny Dad, Harry” — I pray we will use it enough to justify the cost. But more importantly, I hope it shrinks my ass. Yes, I promise if I start losing weight and am not embarrassed to be seen in a video, I’ll post one of me in action! Something to strive for.
Instead of a Wii Fit, I would recommend getting a dog. You can benefit from the walks when you feel the need or let it out in the backyard on a cable when you’re not so energetic. Plus, you can feed 1/3 of the food on your plate to the dog each meal and then it won’t even feel like you’re dieting.
So, you’re now thinking of getting Fit, huh? Last time the 2 of us discussed this, this is what you said to me:
“I’m not that coordinated and I’m afraid if I got one, I’d mess up and fly headlong into our TV. Our expensive TV we can’t live without even for a day.”
So, gotten more coordinated yet?
Anyway, as you know, we have it, and have had it since launch. And the biggest user continues to be my 3-year old:
Well, in my dad’s Tiger Woods golf game, the announcer guy kept yelling at me. I mean, I was taking my time and he kept yelling at me and being mean!!! He even told everyone to “put the cameras away” because “apparently it’s distracting”. Was he just doing this because I was using a hippie girl?
Kathy, that is awesome! Not the soreness per se, but the results are great! Congrats on making the paper and in receiving the astounding benefits of the Nintendo Wii.
I still haven’t bought one but I need to, and likely will. I bought myself an early xmas present of an Eliptical machine a couple of weeks ago, and considering all the high calorie foods I’ve been eating since Thanksgiving, I need all the help I can get.
Lee — You’re always thinkin’ of me, Lee. Both excellent ideas. And yours are better, especially since I’m pretty sure my Wii won’t jump up and down and lick my face when I come home from work to show how much it missed me.
Data Entry Services — I’m already having a tough time finding the Fit. Called five places today. I think it’s going to take an intercession or something to find it. I have not played golf yet. That one worries me. Threw my back out once exercising, so I may never play that one. But I’m really enjoying tennis and I’m actually quite awesome at it if I must say so myself.
Grant — Oh, boy. You remembered. I might have trouble. Today I kicked a cat in the head. Not hard, but he felt it. He can’t stand behind me when I’m wii-ing. I love that video!
Bryan — I got a paper cut wrapping it. What does that tell you?
Regan — Oh, that is so cool. Well, you know those hippies. So out of control!
brooke — Watch for pets behind you. That’s all I have to offer at this point.
Lin Burress — Good to see you again! You and me both. I’ve put on over five pounds since Thanksgiving. The madness has to end RIGHT NOW!
brooke — I made the newspaper clipping by using this tool. You just give it a date and headline, then write your article and click Generate. It’s pretty cool.
Sherry Martschink — I love the bowling, although my scores are deteriorating for some reason. I started out so good and then it went south. Boxing was killer today. Two KO’s! (Not me, my opponent.) Worked up a nice little sweat, too!
Ha! My mom just got a Wii (my MOM for crying out loud! I don’t even have one!) and she’s saying the same thing. No Wii fit yet, but she’s already talking about it!
Yea, we already had that experience playing bowling and now my dog is afaid of the wii. Also I out it on and it does hurt you, but it is very funny to watch my brother do head dives into the ground from going to fast on the basic running.
Just got a Wii fit. I am interested to see how it goes for you too. I haven’t tried it yet. Wanted to this weekend and then I got a stomach bug. No. I’m serious. I did. I’m not lying! It was a real stomach bug!
We’ve had a Wii for a while here, but no Wii Fit. Instead my 15 and 16 year old kill people, act like they play guitar, and do karate. If they spent as much time in the music room practicing on the 3 guitars in there, they would be little Eric Clapton’s by now.
The 16 year old can lay on his back, kick back, then forward, and toss himself to his feet. In order to avoid any youthful disdain, I exercise out of their eye sight.
I wonder if Wii Fits are like treadmills — available cheap in the want ads before next Christmas.
Congratulations! I’m still trying to find my abs, I think that little gnome who steals socks may have taken off with it. We have a Wii, but not the Wii Fit. Does it really work?
We got my kids one for Christmas. I have not played yet and as a matter of fact knowing I may have to actually get up off my fat butt makes me reluctant to try it.
Jen — That’s funny. I say the same thing about the fact that my Dad has an iPod, and I don’t! I’m itching to get the Wii Fit because I’m loving the Sports so much. I can’t believe how often I used it the last two days. Tell your mom to get you one for your birthday.
Swubird — Ah, 18-yr-old surfer chick abs. I’d kill for those. You should be suspicious of all my posts.
brooke — Pets should be afraid. It’s a good thing. Like my cat Lucky who walked across the hot stove and singed a paw. He never did it again. So you’re saying basic running might be a problem?
Lisa — As soon as you feel better, get on that thing or else you never will. I’m hoping it’s as much fun as the Sports edition. I played tennis for over an hour last night. I’m sore in other places now, but it’s worth it. I usually spend the weekend on the couch. Hope you feel better soon.
Lauren — We’re not keen on spending too much on it either. We can get it online, but it costs 50% more that way. So we’ll wait to buy retail. Go Mom and Dad!
marvelgoose — I do not understand the popularity of Guitar Hero. I guess because I’m not musically inclined. Besides, my husband is a guitarist and he would beat me every time. I’m hoping that Wii Fit is the magic bullet for me. I feel like it might be because I’m having so much fun with the Sports edition. For once in my life, I don’t think something I use for weight loss will gather dust a couple weeks after I buy it.
tahtimbo — Not only did I find my abs, but I found a lot of other muscles I haven’t used lately, since playing so much tennis last night. Really sore today! We don’t have Wii Fit yet (still trying to find a store that has them on-hand), but I’ll probably blog again about it after we have it.
ettarose — I remember wanting to nap yesterday afternoon, but I thought “Let’s play some Sports” and I wound up moving around for the next two hours instead of being in a coma on the couch. Believe me, I’ve been there. I can’t believe how much the Wii is making me want to move!
We bought a Wii and a WiiFit a few months ago – I got way more sore doing the WiiSports than on the WiiFit, and my daughter (6) laughs at me when I’m on the WiiFit… It’s fun, though, and gets you motivated by the nagging trainer to keep going…
Careful with the bowling. We had sore butt muscles for days. WiiFit is fun and the hula hooping will trim your waist line like no ones business. I think I actually get a better workout from Wii sports tennis.
Oh, that was too funny, Kathy. Very clever, too. I think all of us can relate to what you were describing. Unfortunately, my soreness today is from raking and bagging tons of leaves yesterday. That will give you a no-so-friendly reminder of all the muscles you have been neglecting. And the worst part is that I have to go out today and finish the job!
My niece said she was so sore after she did this game on Wii, but she said it was a good sore. I have never tried any of them but I hear some of them can be quite a challenge.
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.
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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 26th, 2008 at 8:37 pm
Ha, I just got a Wii and no injuries. Yet. Although, on Wii Sports Fitness Age, apparently I’m 72. It was those stupid tennis balls that kept going out of bounds.
I’ll be sure to tell you when I get an WiInjuries
December 26th, 2008 at 8:38 pm
darn, i thought you were going to tell me you bought a wii. i was going to say try it out and let me know how it goes. actually i do have one. tried it once. missed a few days and i’m scared to turn it back on cause the trainer might yell at me.
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December 26th, 2008 at 8:40 pm
This is exactly the reason that I stay riveted to the couch. No sore muscles. I do mind having to crane my neck slightly trying to type while lying on my side with the laptop balanced on my hip.
December 26th, 2008 at 8:54 pm
I think most of the injuries we got from getting a wii and wii fit this Christmas was fighting through the crowds only to find out the stores were sold out. I don’t know how many calories we burned off (or little old ladies we left in our dust) until we finally found a place that carried the little bugger.
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December 26th, 2008 at 8:58 pm
Was that on the front page? I’m not surprised, though. As a former newspaper editor, news was always slow after Christmas.
Great commercial for Wii, by the way.
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December 26th, 2008 at 8:58 pm
Congrats on making the paper! No Wii Fit here, too lazy..
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December 26th, 2008 at 9:10 pm
I have the wii fit and wii sports. The wii fit so far has not been making me sore, but I haven’t gotten to the really challenging parts yet. The Wii Sports on the other hand has given me countless sore shoulders. Watch out on the Wii Boxing, and I guess Tennis and Baseball as well They all have potential to take you out for the season if you are an over doer, but darn they are just too much fun not to play.
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December 26th, 2008 at 9:17 pm
You better get the new raving rabbids for wii fit! it’s nuts!
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December 26th, 2008 at 9:30 pm
Oh good grief! Raving rabbids?! Yes, yes, somehow I can see myself tottering in my 4 inch heels listening to the 9 year old tell me to twist or turn in some amazingly, ankle wrenching way.
Great post, Kathy. LOL my son is as avid a follower, and I think I have the fodder never to have to play it!
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December 26th, 2008 at 9:36 pm
Kathy, I have Wii Fit and love it. I have never gotten sore, so don’t worry about that. The aerobics games really give you a workout. You’ll feel like a clumsy dork with two left feet at first, but it gets better.
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December 26th, 2008 at 9:36 pm
I love my Wii Fit. we got Wii Outdoor Adventure for Christmas and that is a ton of fun (not a Fit game, but challenging anyway). Although, my legs may never be the same.
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December 26th, 2008 at 9:38 pm
It is fantastic and loads of fun.
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December 26th, 2008 at 10:15 pm
That sounds serious! Let me know if Mo and I should be getting one, or if it will finish us off! I fancy one but Mo’s not keen.
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December 26th, 2008 at 10:35 pm
Too funny! (as usual) I nearly got the Fit controller for my wife and I for Christmas but got socked with other expenses instead. Now I’m hoping they go on sale for like 99% off this week or something.
So what do you think… do you like it?
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December 26th, 2008 at 10:38 pm
I got a Wii and a Wii Fit for Xmas and I am absolutely loving it. I suck at the balance games but I really love the aerobics games.
When I started my Wii Fit age was 46, but yesterday I got down to 31.
Looking forward to reading your adventures using the Wii Fit.
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December 26th, 2008 at 11:31 pm
I think everyone who has a Wii fit needs to blog about their experiences and newfound muscles (or lack thereof) so I know whether to invest in one or not…
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December 26th, 2008 at 11:33 pm
Ahhh, this is why I choose to do aerobics in my head. I find that I get a nice mental workout without the pain of achy joints- I can do 100 situps in my mind! Albeit, this may be why I will never lose that last 20 pounds unless they create a workout for people who like to lay in bed and watch lots of netflix.
December 26th, 2008 at 11:54 pm
No Wii, just an XBox. And I never even play it! Instead, we use it as a DVD player.
December 27th, 2008 at 1:58 am
At least you found your abs. Mine have run away from home permanently it seems. The Wii Fit looks very neat. I like the commercial where a little girl’s doing yoga and a senior is boxing. Looks like there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
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December 27th, 2008 at 2:08 am
So you can lose weight by watching somebuddy play on the Wii? That is pawesome!
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December 27th, 2008 at 4:11 am
I’ve got a Wii but a few boxing rounds is all the exercise I need!
December 27th, 2008 at 6:28 am
Sorry, but no Wii at the Beamer Household. I’m still trying to get through all the Playstation 2 games I haven’t been playing.
Beamer
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December 27th, 2008 at 7:33 am
We don’t have one because I didn’t think we’d use it enough to justify the cost, but it does sound like fun and apparently is good exercise. I am so bored with just working out. Maybe I could come over and play with you to try it out? I think you should have your husband take a video clip of you playing and post it for us to watch. I’d love to see you playing!
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December 27th, 2008 at 7:46 am
Regan — The Wii Sport game tells you your age? Oh, brother. I have a lot to learn. You won’t injure yourself because you’re too young for it. Call me in 30 years when it aches just to walk up steps.
Natural — A trainer will yell at me? Oh, great. Just what I need. Actually, maybe it is just what I need!
ann of the junkdrawerblogfamily — This from a woman who weighs 95 pounds. You’re not allowed to comment on my fat posts, K?
Social Monkeys — Funny! I’m hoping I can find the Wii Fit next week, but I’m not banking on it. Glad you got your hands on one.
Unfinished Rambler — No, it was ironically in the Food section.
Casey — I’m the queen of lazy. I’m just hoping it’s as fun as everyone says and it keeps me motivated. Combined with joining Weight Watchers for real this time, I’m hoping to be a hottie by March.
Ken at Dad to Two — They are fun, and that’s the problem. You say you’ll stop after “one more game” and then you keep playing. I’m hoping Wii Fit takes me on a slow, manageable journey to fitness.
Unfortunate Names — Oh, no, no, no. I don’t need nuts! I’m afraid of nuts! I know one thing about Mario Brothers’ car game. Gives me a colossal headache. I think I’m sitting too close to the screen.
Elaina — Yeah, that’s all I need, too. One thing I have to remember is to move our ottoman whenever playing. Or it’s be like Dick Van Dyke in the opening sequence of the show. God help me.
Heather Here — Thanks for sharing your experience. I’m glad no one is saying they’ve gotten sore from doing Wii Fit. I’m sure they take you through the program slowly and carefully. They really have to, or everyone would wind up in the hospital and sales would plummet. This is good news!
Anne — Uh-oh, is that Outdoor Adventure game like skiing and stuff? Oh wait. Here it is: “river rafting, mine-cart adventure, log jumping, see-saw, jump rope, water trampoline..” Um. Log Jumping? Mine cart??? I’m thinking not for me.
Lilly — Awesome. I can’t wait!
Babs beetle — I’ll keep you posted. I’m hopeful, after reading all these comments, that it’ll be a good thing for me and I won’t have to see my chiropractor again. Really wish we had it already, but they’re so hard to find.
Jeff — I wish they were on sale, too. Dave thinks he can find it reasonably priced in stores, unlike online, where you will pay $100 over retail. I love the Sports. You really do feel like you’re right there IRL playing it. Everything is so colorful and attractive to look at. I expect Fit will be the same way and will encourage me to keep at it.
Riayn!!!! — I know you have the Wii Fit and I’m so interested to read about your ongoing experience. Good for you getting down so far in your age. I think seeing those numbers drop will be a huge boost for me. I’ll keep ya posted!
Angi — I think so, too. It’s very interesting to read about others’ progress. I haven’t found one blogger who said the excitement waned, so that bodes very well for me. Too often, I get on a kick and then days later I’m over it.
Singular Girl — Did you ever just watch those Saturday morning infomercials that sell gym equipment? I have. I’m exhausted when it’s over!
PaulsHealthBlog — We used to have an XBox, too, but lost interest after some years of playing. Talk about sedentary activity. I’d sit for hours and play Oddworld Munch’s Odyssey. Oy.
Vivienne — I’m glad to read that others have such a good experience. Makes me feel like the cool commercial isn’t just great marketing.
Gandalf and Grayson — Not exactly. What’s great is that when you do watch someone, you fight over it to play. You have to realize how good that is for me. Wanting to get up off the couch is a major plus, considering I usually want to stay put.
Jane — My husband did boxing the other night and actually sweat. He’s more physically active during the day than I am, so he didn’t have soreness the next day.
Beamer — It’s insane, really. When Dave gave our XBox to a needy child, we could not believe how many games he gave away with it. Probably 2,000 hours worth of play time right there.
Karen, author of “My Funny Dad, Harry” — I pray we will use it enough to justify the cost. But more importantly, I hope it shrinks my ass. Yes, I promise if I start losing weight and am not embarrassed to be seen in a video, I’ll post one of me in action! Something to strive for.
December 27th, 2008 at 7:47 am
Instead of a Wii Fit, I would recommend getting a dog. You can benefit from the walks when you feel the need or let it out in the backyard on a cable when you’re not so energetic. Plus, you can feed 1/3 of the food on your plate to the dog each meal and then it won’t even feel like you’re dieting.
December 27th, 2008 at 8:04 am
I’m definately getting a Wii fit. We enjoy playing the golf and bowling now. The articles a hoot. The only paper I ever made was the funny paper!
December 27th, 2008 at 8:13 am
So, you’re now thinking of getting Fit, huh? Last time the 2 of us discussed this, this is what you said to me:
“I’m not that coordinated and I’m afraid if I got one, I’d mess up and fly headlong into our TV. Our expensive TV we can’t live without even for a day.”
So, gotten more coordinated yet?
Anyway, as you know, we have it, and have had it since launch. And the biggest user continues to be my 3-year old:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9dqeYMecgG4
Of course, now that the wife has had the baby, she insists she’s going to start using it again – we’ll see!
December 27th, 2008 at 9:17 am
I just got a Wii Fit, but have not played it yet. I fully expect to get some kind of “sports” injury just by opening the box.
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December 27th, 2008 at 10:00 am
Well, in my dad’s Tiger Woods golf game, the announcer guy kept yelling at me. I mean, I was taking my time and he kept yelling at me and being mean!!! He even told everyone to “put the cameras away” because “apparently it’s distracting”. Was he just doing this because I was using a hippie girl?
December 27th, 2008 at 10:08 am
I just got Wii and i haven’t been injured by Wii fit yet (probably since we haven’t opened it), but I’m forewarned.
December 27th, 2008 at 10:19 am
Kathy, that is awesome! Not the soreness per se, but the results are great! Congrats on making the paper and in receiving the astounding benefits of the Nintendo Wii.
I still haven’t bought one but I need to, and likely will. I bought myself an early xmas present of an Eliptical machine a couple of weeks ago, and considering all the high calorie foods I’ve been eating since Thanksgiving, I need all the help I can get.
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December 27th, 2008 at 1:59 pm
Also how did you make the paper? Or did you jus tmake it up?
December 27th, 2008 at 5:16 pm
I’ve only done the bowling and golf on the Wii thus far — and I can’t find abs or anything else.
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December 27th, 2008 at 6:51 pm
Lee — You’re always thinkin’ of me, Lee. Both excellent ideas. And yours are better, especially since I’m pretty sure my Wii won’t jump up and down and lick my face when I come home from work to show how much it missed me.
Data Entry Services — I’m already having a tough time finding the Fit. Called five places today. I think it’s going to take an intercession or something to find it. I have not played golf yet. That one worries me. Threw my back out once exercising, so I may never play that one. But I’m really enjoying tennis and I’m actually quite awesome at it if I must say so myself.
Grant — Oh, boy. You remembered. I might have trouble. Today I kicked a cat in the head. Not hard, but he felt it. He can’t stand behind me when I’m wii-ing. I love that video!
Bryan — I got a paper cut wrapping it. What does that tell you?
Regan — Oh, that is so cool. Well, you know those hippies. So out of control!
brooke — Watch for pets behind you. That’s all I have to offer at this point.
Lin Burress — Good to see you again! You and me both. I’ve put on over five pounds since Thanksgiving. The madness has to end RIGHT NOW!
brooke — I made the newspaper clipping by using this tool. You just give it a date and headline, then write your article and click Generate. It’s pretty cool.
Sherry Martschink — I love the bowling, although my scores are deteriorating for some reason. I started out so good and then it went south. Boxing was killer today. Two KO’s! (Not me, my opponent.) Worked up a nice little sweat, too!
December 27th, 2008 at 7:40 pm
Ha! My mom just got a Wii (my MOM for crying out loud! I don’t even have one!) and she’s saying the same thing. No Wii fit yet, but she’s already talking about it!
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December 27th, 2008 at 8:02 pm
Kathy:
Kathy:
I think I found your missing abs at the beach out here in California. Some eighteen-year-old surfer chick was wearing them.
I’m suspicious of the justification in the newspaper article. All those big spaces between the words looks mighty peculiar.
Happy trails.
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December 27th, 2008 at 8:53 pm
Yea, we already had that experience playing bowling and now my dog is afaid of the wii. Also I out it on and it does hurt you, but it is very funny to watch my brother do head dives into the ground from going to fast on the basic running.
December 27th, 2008 at 10:16 pm
Just got a Wii fit. I am interested to see how it goes for you too. I haven’t tried it yet. Wanted to this weekend and then I got a stomach bug. No. I’m serious. I did. I’m not lying! It was a real stomach bug!
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December 27th, 2008 at 10:35 pm
I’d love to own one but alas my budget will not allow. Mom and Dad got one for Chanukah and seem to be having fun.
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December 27th, 2008 at 10:38 pm
We’ve had a Wii for a while here, but no Wii Fit. Instead my 15 and 16 year old kill people, act like they play guitar, and do karate. If they spent as much time in the music room practicing on the 3 guitars in there, they would be little Eric Clapton’s by now.
The 16 year old can lay on his back, kick back, then forward, and toss himself to his feet. In order to avoid any youthful disdain, I exercise out of their eye sight.
I wonder if Wii Fits are like treadmills — available cheap in the want ads before next Christmas.
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December 28th, 2008 at 12:28 am
Congratulations! I’m still trying to find my abs, I think that little gnome who steals socks may have taken off with it. We have a Wii, but not the Wii Fit. Does it really work?
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December 28th, 2008 at 5:23 am
We got my kids one for Christmas. I have not played yet and as a matter of fact knowing I may have to actually get up off my fat butt makes me reluctant to try it.
December 28th, 2008 at 8:17 am
Jen — That’s funny. I say the same thing about the fact that my Dad has an iPod, and I don’t! I’m itching to get the Wii Fit because I’m loving the Sports so much. I can’t believe how often I used it the last two days. Tell your mom to get you one for your birthday.
Swubird — Ah, 18-yr-old surfer chick abs. I’d kill for those. You should be suspicious of all my posts.
brooke — Pets should be afraid. It’s a good thing. Like my cat Lucky who walked across the hot stove and singed a paw. He never did it again. So you’re saying basic running might be a problem?
Lisa — As soon as you feel better, get on that thing or else you never will. I’m hoping it’s as much fun as the Sports edition. I played tennis for over an hour last night. I’m sore in other places now, but it’s worth it. I usually spend the weekend on the couch. Hope you feel better soon.
Lauren — We’re not keen on spending too much on it either. We can get it online, but it costs 50% more that way. So we’ll wait to buy retail. Go Mom and Dad!
marvelgoose — I do not understand the popularity of Guitar Hero. I guess because I’m not musically inclined. Besides, my husband is a guitarist and he would beat me every time. I’m hoping that Wii Fit is the magic bullet for me. I feel like it might be because I’m having so much fun with the Sports edition. For once in my life, I don’t think something I use for weight loss will gather dust a couple weeks after I buy it.
tahtimbo — Not only did I find my abs, but I found a lot of other muscles I haven’t used lately, since playing so much tennis last night. Really sore today! We don’t have Wii Fit yet (still trying to find a store that has them on-hand), but I’ll probably blog again about it after we have it.
ettarose — I remember wanting to nap yesterday afternoon, but I thought “Let’s play some Sports” and I wound up moving around for the next two hours instead of being in a coma on the couch. Believe me, I’ve been there. I can’t believe how much the Wii is making me want to move!
December 28th, 2008 at 8:18 am
We bought a Wii and a WiiFit a few months ago – I got way more sore doing the WiiSports than on the WiiFit, and my daughter (6) laughs at me when I’m on the WiiFit…
It’s fun, though, and gets you motivated by the nagging trainer to keep going… 
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December 28th, 2008 at 9:03 am
Played Wii Bowling at a neighbor’s the other night and my arm is still sore. I can totally sympathize!
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December 28th, 2008 at 10:24 am
Careful with the bowling. We had sore butt muscles for days. WiiFit is fun and the hula hooping will trim your waist line like no ones business. I think I actually get a better workout from Wii sports tennis.
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December 28th, 2008 at 11:31 am
Oh, that was too funny, Kathy. Very clever, too. I think all of us can relate to what you were describing. Unfortunately, my soreness today is from raking and bagging tons of leaves yesterday. That will give you a no-so-friendly reminder of all the muscles you have been neglecting. And the worst part is that I have to go out today and finish the job!
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December 28th, 2008 at 11:57 am
This is hilarious!! How the heck did you make the paper??!! I’m a golfer – anyone tried the Wii Golf yet??!! Happy 2009!
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December 28th, 2008 at 12:16 pm
My niece said she was so sore after she did this game on Wii, but she said it was a good sore. I have never tried any of them but I hear some of them can be quite a challenge.
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December 28th, 2008 at 12:27 pm
My wii fit chastises me for not using it often enough – a bit of a turn off so I haven’t turned it on in awhile.
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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.
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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!