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posted by Babs on Thursday, 8 January 2009

wiifitWe bought a Wii.

For someone who gets out of breath climbing the stairs to go to bed, having spent almost a year blogging, this may be a little adventurous, don’t you think?   Well that’s exactly why we bought it.

Since I caught the blogging bug, I have never been so unfit!  Something had to be done, and I wasn’t about to give up my blogging!  Luckily Mo felt the same so this was her Christmas present from me - thank goodness she’s having fun with it as well as me!

I have to say, I was a bit concerned that it would be one of those ‘five minute wonders’ but I somehow don’t think so.  I played a mean round of golf today and enjoyed a game of tennis with Mo.  I even had a few rounds in the boxing ring.

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If this is the way of future gaming, I have to say it’s a vast improvement over sitting with a controller in your hand, exercising your fingers!  It would be nice to think that kids may get hooked on Wii.  The games are  not the real thing, but they come fairly close.

I think this is going to be the most fun way ever to get fit, and hopefully lose some extra pounds!

Mo victorious in her tennis match!


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52 Comments for “Are we mad?”

  1. Eric "Speedcat Hollydale"No Gravatar | 8 January 2009 at 2:55

    I want to come over and play golf TOO !!!!!!!!!!!

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  2. Eric "Speedcat Hollydale"No Gravatar | 8 January 2009 at 2:55

    … can I bring my caddie?

  3. Comedy PlusNo Gravatar | 8 January 2009 at 3:03

    How fun. If you enjoy it then you are miles ahead of the game. We can’t just sit, we have to move around. Good for the both of you.

    Oh, I posted the award you gave me too. Thanks again.

    Big hug. :)

  4. JenNo Gravatar | 8 January 2009 at 3:20

    I just picked up DDR for Wii tonight. I have not played it yet since I refuse to learn it while the kids are in the house. Wii Fit is not a bad little workout and I try to do it at least 30 minutes a day. I finally got a perfect score on the step aerobics…yeah, I rock!

    Jen´s last blog post..Installation

  5. BrownieNo Gravatar | 8 January 2009 at 4:34

    Can Sukie play too? So I would fly to the UK and play with her! ;)
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  6. Weezy3333No Gravatar | 8 January 2009 at 5:27

    I am the same way. Ever since I started my blogs about 2 years ago, I’ve been spending more and more time building them up, instead of building myself up. I’ve gained about 15 pounds, and I’m afraid I’ll keep growing.

    I’ve really decided to get in shape, and I heard the Wii Fit is a great way to do it. All my friends have one and I’m totally jealous. I need to go get one ASAP!

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  7. DrowseyMonkeyNo Gravatar | 8 January 2009 at 9:39

    Looks like fun! Everyone I know who has one loves it and haven’t heard anyone who’s bored of it yet. My niece and husband find it great for their kids in the winter and then they use it at night as it’s hard for them to get to the gym with their family obligations.

    Looking forward to hearing about your rematch!

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  8. KathyNo Gravatar | 8 January 2009 at 10:45

    I couldn’t agree more! It’s not a system that you play for a while and then lose interest in. It keeps getting more fun and interesting the more you play. And it gets me off the couch!

    I love Mo’s victorious reaction. We usually run around the living room ala Rocky Balboa (even when we’re not boxing). It’s extraordinarily fun to play. I know I sound like a commercial for the product, but it really is THAT good!

    Have fun, and remember — always wear the wrist strap! Don’t want to fling the remote into your TV!

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  9. NaturalNo Gravatar | 8 January 2009 at 10:50

    COOL, enjoy it. it’s a lot of fun. i love the bowling game, of course that’s my favorite sport in real life as well.

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  10. FhayeNo Gravatar | 8 January 2009 at 12:53

    My new years resolution is to lose weight, I think playing it will get me lose some pounds. I will try it.

    By the way, I have something for you. Congratulations! Please check my blog for details!

  11. WendyNo Gravatar | 8 January 2009 at 13:52

    We were given a Wii for Christmas, and even my grinchy husband (who complained about it) LOVES it. Especially Mario Cart. lol

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  12. BabetteNo Gravatar | 8 January 2009 at 14:21

    I agree, it is fun! My 4 yr old loves the boxing game too. It’s funny watching him play this game. The Wii Fit is awesome. I don’t get bored doing it. :o)

  13. maricelNo Gravatar | 8 January 2009 at 14:31

    oh yeah.. that is so fun.. we haven’t it yet. i hope we can have soon.

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  14. IvanhoeNo Gravatar | 8 January 2009 at 14:34

    Everybody talks about Wii and Wii Fit. It’s a new movement :o) I may be getting it, too. I’ll have to check the prices and availability in my area.
    Enjoy it!

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  15. RuthieNo Gravatar | 8 January 2009 at 14:53

    I want a WII!

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  16. Babs - beetleNo Gravatar | 8 January 2009 at 15:03

    Speedy: That would be great but I think you may find our golf club just a tad small hahaha! Yeah, bring your caddie :)

    Sandee: You’re right. I was always quite active but this last year has been bad regarding exercise! This is such fun too :)

    Drowsey: I’m so glad you say that. We didn’t want it to be a waste of money! Mo is on it right now, playing golf!

    Kathy: Rocky hahaha! Sometimes, I am so busy doing my victory dance I miss the next shot! It was great playing against Mo, yet just as good playing alone…… Oh my! I just scored 18 hits at baseball and my shoulder hurts!!!

    Natural: Oh I love them all. We are just going through every game at the moment :)

    Babette! I am so pleased. I think this will be our best buy in ages - aside from my camera of course ;)

    Ivanhoe: Oh you must get it, even if you have to save your pennies (cents) It’s great!!

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  17. LiudmilaNo Gravatar | 8 January 2009 at 15:26

    You are great!!! This is what one has to learn! Envy you! It’s great for health!

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  18. beetleNo Gravatar | 8 January 2009 at 15:41

    SORRY, RESPONSES ARE OUT OF ORDER HERE - TOO MUCH WII :)

    Jen: Oh we haven’t got into the Wii Fit yet. Mo is just setting it up as I type this ;)

    Brownie: I would love you to fly here! Sukie would give you kisses :)

    Weezy: Oh you must get one! It is a really fun way of doing it. The best part is you can blog between games ;)

    Fhaye: I’m sure I will enjoy losing weight this way! I will pop over to your blog now :)

    Wendy: Wow! That’s a great Christmas gift! I don’t see how anybody could not have fun with it!

    Maricel: Yes, you must get one. It is such fun :)

    Ruthie: And so say all of us! You won’t regret it!

  19. beetleNo Gravatar | 8 January 2009 at 15:44

    Liudmila: I aim to get fit AND lose weight! I’ll keep you all informed :)

  20. LaurenNo Gravatar | 8 January 2009 at 16:28

    Mom and Dad just bought one and seem to really enjoy it. I want one too but it’s outta my budget. :( Enjoy!

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  21. chat blancNo Gravatar | 8 January 2009 at 18:05

    How cool is that!! I sounds like soooo much fun! Me <—-jealous! ;)
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  22. meleah rebeccahNo Gravatar | 8 January 2009 at 20:46

    Oh yeah. The WII Fit RULES!! It really will help you get in shape and its SOFA KING fun!!

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  23. beetleNo Gravatar | 8 January 2009 at 21:36

    Meleah: Ha ha! SOFA QUEEN doesn’t quite work does it? ;O)

  24. SandieNo Gravatar | 8 January 2009 at 23:19

    You didn’t tell us about this present Babs! How exciting!!

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  25. MakingmoneyNo Gravatar | 9 January 2009 at 0:13

    Love the Wii, I like the golf a lot it’s so fun to me and I never played anything more than miniature golf in real, but I love it. Sounds like you having a blast with it.

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  26. beetleNo Gravatar | 9 January 2009 at 1:23

    Sandie: It was a sudden decision - you know us! In place of what I was going to buy her. She’ll get far more fun out of this, and the other thing still isn’t in the shops yet!

    Makingmoney: Oh we are! I like golf, tennis and bowling best, I think. Being in the UK, we know nothing about baseball, but it’s still fun to play.

  27. DerekNo Gravatar | 9 January 2009 at 5:30

    Found my way here via the CommentLuv active sites list and had to say that the Wii is actually really fun and can give you a decent workout, particularly for those of us that aren’t accustomed to a ton of activity.

    We got a Wii in 2007 for Christmas…I will never forget waking up so sore the next day after spending most of the day challenging the kids in the different sports. Boxing was brutal.

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  28. Vampy VicNo Gravatar | 9 January 2009 at 8:26

    heheh wait until you get the pains from playing the next day.. for me it was the week!
    But then I am one of those people, if you do something do it right.. and I guess I put more into the silly games than my body could take.. I just love the boxing, even if it is a bit slow to react :)
    You should keep us posted on how, as exercise and fitness, it is helping you :)
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  29. GregNo Gravatar | 9 January 2009 at 12:17

    The Wii is the best thing since sliced bread:)

    We got ours last year, after visiting a friends house, it is being played most nights.

    Greg

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  30. beetleNo Gravatar | 9 January 2009 at 13:30

    Sorry, again, for the responses being out of order.

    Lauren: If you can ever afford it, get one! It IS such fun - but I hurt :)

    chat blanc: I truly would recommend it to anyone - this is such fun while having a workout!

    Derek: Welcome! Oh, I have already found out the drawbacks of overdoing the first day ha ha! I haven’t yet heard anybody say they don’t like the Wii. To be honest, it’s probably the only way I will ever get enough exercise!

    Vampy Vic: As I said to Derek, I already overdid it! Boxing and baseball did it for me! I was always sporty when I was younger, so I love to play these games as realistically as possible too ;) I will give a little update on how we’re doing, every now and then.

    Greg: I so agree with you! I don’t think much would get both Mo and I up off our seats every day, but this is so enjoyable :)

  31. Lady BananaNo Gravatar | 9 January 2009 at 13:41

    We have been thinking about getting one for a while now but I was afraid it might be a 5 minute wonder and at that price…

    Reading your post and all the comments I am getting a little nearer to saying yes to having one!

  32. CherylNo Gravatar | 9 January 2009 at 14:24

    We just got the Wii too! I want the Fit, because I too haven’t been so out of shape sitting on the puter all day…can’t wait to get mine!

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  33. beetleNo Gravatar | 9 January 2009 at 15:34

    Lady Banana: I truly don’t think it will be a 5 minute wonder. I’ve never known Mo so keen - or me, come to that ;)

    Cheryl: It allows you to take it at your own pace, which is great for us that have never done any keep fit before. We’re loving it :)

  34. Marlene AffeldNo Gravatar | 9 January 2009 at 15:39

    Looks like great fun - I want one. We all seek physical fitness and this looks like it can help. i enjoy following your blog. always interesting posts.

  35. beetleNo Gravatar | 9 January 2009 at 16:01

    Marlene: Hi, welcome, and I’m glad you enjoy my blog! With the Wii, even the most mundane exercises are fun to do :)

  36. JD at I Do ThingsNo Gravatar | 9 January 2009 at 16:15

    I want one I want one I want one

    I love your comment above: “Sorry, responses are all out of order. Too much Wii!”

    I want a Wii. I want one I want one I want one!

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  37. MamafloNo Gravatar | 9 January 2009 at 16:18

    I’ve wondered about this Wii and now maybe I’ll look into it a little further.

  38. JayNo Gravatar | 9 January 2009 at 16:26

    I think I’d like one, too, to supplement the treadill and iGallop - I’m sure it would be more fun! I fear that I’d injure myself though …

    How are you doing with it? Is it too easy to do too much?

  39. beetleNo Gravatar | 9 January 2009 at 17:02

    JD: Ha ha! You MUST get one! I can just imagine your post having used it for too long the first time!!

    Mamaflo: I don’t think you would be disappointed with it. I’m only sorry that I’m playing catch up with the weight problem ;)

    Jay: Erm…..yes to your question about it being too easy to do too much :) Only because it is such fun, so you don’t want to stop. Can you imagine exercise being that much fun?

  40. Dragon BloggerNo Gravatar | 9 January 2009 at 19:22

    Congratulations on the Wii, I have used it to lose weight and found with the original Wii Sports, try doing 15 minutes of boxing straight match after match works best.

    Wii Fit though was where I really started to tone and help, the routines in there are much more geared for actual toning and weight loss.

    Either way, the wii is fun and my kids do it with me.

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  41. beetleNo Gravatar | 9 January 2009 at 21:10

    Dragon Blogger: The more I hear about it, the more pleased I am that we got one. Not only is it fun, but we lose weight too! I think you’re right about the boxing :)

  42. *lynne*No Gravatar | 10 January 2009 at 7:34

    I’m hearing more and more about how great the wii fit is … I’m more and more convinced that once hubby and I are back on a solid footing job & finance-wise, we’re gonna be getting one of our own. :)
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  43. StephanieNo Gravatar | 10 January 2009 at 9:52

    I love our Wii and Wii Fit!! Totally not a 5 minute wonder!!

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  44. beetleNo Gravatar | 10 January 2009 at 14:52

    *lynne*: I haven’t heard a single negative comment yet!

    Stephanie: All these comments are just confirming to us that we did the right thing :)

  45. meleah rebeccahNo Gravatar | 10 January 2009 at 18:24

    “SOFA QUEEN” is cracking me up!!

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  46. beetleNo Gravatar | 10 January 2009 at 21:11

    Meleah: That’s what ‘SOFA KING’ did for me :)

  47. SwubirdNo Gravatar | 11 January 2009 at 17:52

    Hi Babs:

    My daughter had one of those things. I didn’t even know what it was until she showed it to me. I still haven’t seen it in action.

    Happy trails

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  48. beetleNo Gravatar | 11 January 2009 at 23:48

    Swubird: It’s such fun!! Next time you visit your daughter, challenge her to a game of tennis ;O)

  49. castocreationsNo Gravatar | 13 January 2009 at 1:48

    I LOVE the Wii - just got it for Christmas. But I do need to find the Wii Fit. I’m saving up for it. :)

    The problem is that you can also get regular games for the Wii so I still end up on my butt half the time.

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  50. beetleNo Gravatar | 13 January 2009 at 12:44

    castocreations: I’m hoping we won’t buy anything other than sports. The whole reason for buying it was to get fit - we’ll see ;)

  51. TriciaNo Gravatar | 26 January 2009 at 6:16

    I’m glad you’re enjoying your Wii. How are you liking Wii Fit now that you have it set up?

    We just got a Wii last week. I was a dummy and bought the Wii Fit first not knowing that we had to have the console to make it work! LOL Luckily I learned of my mistake quickly and ordered the console quickly.

    We bought the first Nintendo Entertainment system back in the early 90’s and as much as I enjoyed several of those games it really was a time waster just sitting on the couch. At least with the Wii you’re moving about and burning some calories while you have fun. Not to mention the exercises on Wii Fit. It’s win win all the way.

    I really enjoy the boxing game! Then tennis and bowling on the Wii sports disk.

    I’ve gotten out of shape being stuck at home due to illness and sitting on my bum blogging blogging blogging so I think this is going to help a LOT.

    I’m loving it so much that I bought three more games last week - We Ski, Big Beach Sports and Raymon Raving Rabbids TV Party … they arrived on Friday but between having very sore muscles on Friday after playing several times for three days and then a busy weekend I haven’t even tried the new games yet. Sometime today I’ll give each of them a try. I made a point to buy really active games - I don’t want to be a “sofa Queen” anymore. LOL

    Keep using your Wii and enjoy! Give us some updates and if you get any interesting games let us know what you think of them. ;)
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  52. beetleNo Gravatar | 26 January 2009 at 14:50

    Tricia: “”…not knowing that we had to have the console to make it work”" Hahahaha! That’s funny :) We are loving it so much, and everyone who visits us, play it! It’s the first Nintendo thing we have ever had! Those extra games sound great!

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