Wii Fit Plus

Hi all!  Did you know this is my 502nd post on this blog?  I didn’t!  Not until I just happened to glance at a section of my screen that I rarely look at.  I passed right by number 500 without even realizing it.  Of course, I should have hit it long ago, but I stupidly had my head in the sand and was avoiding all things weight loss related and embracing all things weight gain related. 

So there, it’s acknowledged.  And hopefully, number 1,000 will occur long before another two years have passed (oh yeah, I also passed the two year mark on January 8th of this year).

Now, on to the Wii Fit Plus.

Hooooooo boy, am I going to be sore tomorrow!!!!!  Er, later today that is, as it is now 3am. Now, keep in mind that this body hasn’t worked out in months, except for a bit of walking/hiking on *some* weekends.

My parents got me the Wii Fit Plus for Christmas and I finally broke it out tonight to test it out.  I used to be an avid fan/addict of the Wii Fit Plus, but that took a nosedive at about the same time my weight went rock climbing.  Although, it was easier than rock climbing, so I’d have to say my weight took an express elevator to the nth floor.

I’ve always loved that little Wii Balance Board guy that greets you – except when he feels the need to inform you that it’s been a while since he’s seen you – 76 days to be exact.  But he’s cute, and honest, so I’ll forgive him.

Now, I’ve stated that I loved the original Wii Fit.  Well, the Wii Fit Plus I’d have to say I adore.  It’s got so many cool new features on it.  And not only does it still have a lot of great physical activities on it, it throws in a bit of a mental challenge on some of the games.

I haven’t tested out the yoga, strength training, etc. activities yet.  Tonight, I decided that I would focus on the games and decided to try out each and every one of them.  I was sweating by the time I was done, and like I said, I’m going to be sore tomorrow!  Most particularly my legs.  Although there is one game that brought the “I have bat wings” to a whole new meaning.  Yes, you get to flap like a bird!

You can check out the site here to see all the new games (and a few familiar ones that have been revamped).  I think two of my favorites are “Perfect 10″ where you swing your hips right, left, forward, or back to hit mushrooms.  These mushrooms have numbers on them and you have to light up the ones that equal the number ten; and the other is “Rhythm Kung Fu” which is exactly like what it says.  You make Kung Fu moves in rhythm with the onscreen characters.  The snowball fight one is fun, too.

There are even some videos of the games on the link above.

Another cool feature that I almost forgot to mention is that not only does it now track how many minutes you actually worked out (41:10 tonight), but it also calculates *approximately* how many calories you burned based on your weight, which exercise, and time (218 calories tonight).

Anyway, I haven’t and won’t be compensated by Nintendo for this post – I just wanted to share the fun I had tonight.

Has anyone else tried the Wii Fit?  Have a favorite game?