Can you lose weight with your Nintendo Wii?

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lose weight, weight lossThe Wii video game is probably one of the most popular, if not the most popular games console in the world. It’s not hard to see why. It’s not geared towards the typical market for traditional video game consoles ie the young caucasian male. It’s easy for almost anyone, even the technologically challenged, to get the hang of using the thing.

I was blissfully unaware of the Wii which is an amazing feat considering the advertising blitz that Nintendo has embarked on. We went to visit a friend who got a Wii at christmas and everyone had so much fun. About a week later I bought one myself.

The kids were ecstatic. I was very popular at home for the next 2 weeks because I rarely give in to advertising for things I think are frivolous or just a complete waste of time and money. The kids get tired of them within a few weeks and you start thinking of other things you could have done with the money.

They’re not tired of the Wii, far from it, and I am loving it. But of course, I wasn’t about to let them sit around on their backsides pushing buttons. I bought some fitness games as well as the Wii sports and one or two other games. After doing my research and reading lots of reviews, I decided not to buy Wii fit in spite of all the hype. I opted for EA Sports Active and My Fitness Coach instead. Have a short attention span so expected to be easily bored very soon.

After using them for about 3 weeks as well as playing the odd game of tennis on Wii sports, I’ve lost about 5lb. Considering I haven’t even completed the 30 day challenge on Active and I use My Fitness Coach more for the flexibility and core exercises once in a while, that’s not bad at all.

And I didn’t even need to starve myself. It’s nice to buy something that’s fun for everyone and useful as well. I love going outside to walk but when I can’t fit that in because of the weather or something else, I don’t feel so bad because my Wii comes to the rescue.
Remember though, it only works if you use it.

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December 16, 2009 by Ada
Filed under: Diet & Weight loss 

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2 Comments on Can you lose weight with your Nintendo Wii?

  1. Tif on Tue, 29th Dec 2009 5:15 am

    2. Hi there. I am 29 years old, i have everything that makes a woman sterile. For example i suffer from endomitriosis, Fibroma 7cm on my womb and cysts on ovaries. I have a 30 day cycle and i am always on time. My last period was on the 16th of December. I have sore breasts and feel very edgy. Is there any explanation? Usually i get it just before my period.
    Please help

  2. jerry morgan on Sun, 17th Jan 2010 3:13 pm

    3. My best friends mom recently started working out with the wii fit. she has since lost 12 pounds in the last 6 weeks. I don’t know if it’s only a wii issue but she says that it’s more fun than a treadmill

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