Wii Fit: The Perfect Gift For Your Obese Husband

Well, its been quite some time since I made a blog! I mean...a really long time. Anyways, for those of you who havn't figured it out yet, the wedding happened! It was really nice to see everybody out, and thanks to all who showed us support. Its been nice to start married life. Hil and I are both working, so its nice to just have time to spend with each other.

My birthday was June 19, and Hilary got me a great new gizmo for the Wii: Wii Fit! Its a pretty awesome game, but its also an exercise program on the Wii. With the Balance Board that comes with the game, it initially measures your weight and, in combination with your age and height, gives you your BMI. However, because BMI in general does not take into account various body types, it can be inaccurate. That coupled with the fact that the game is very...blunt...ended in the comment that I am obese. Fair enough, I suppose, but still...it hurts.

So, there are four different types of exercises. Yoga, Strength Training, Aerobics, and Balance Games. Each is really cool in its own way, and does what it sets out to do. Personally I like to warm up with the yoga and aerobics (rythm boxing!), do some strength training, then cool down with the balance games (ski jumping!!). Its been a good motivator, and it tracks your weight on a day to day basis on a graph, so you can see your progress (or lack thereof). Infact, when you gain weight, the Wii will ask you, "Why do you think you gained so much weight?" You are then given a variety of options including, "I didn't exercise," "Snacking," "Late Dinner," "Unhealthy Eating." Its a very blunt, to the point program, but if you're willing to let it teach you, it can actually make a difference in your lifestyle habits.

The only real concern with Wii Fit is the whole gimmick factor. Sure, you can say that its going to help you out to be mindful about your health, but once seeing your little Mii explode into an obese form every time you weigh yourself is no longer a novelty, interest may fade and your health will decrease. My personal opinion: Wii Fit is like Froot Loops. Its only part of a balanced diet, or in this case, exercise program. Don't rely on it to get you that body and physique you've always wanted. It should be one more way to do what you should be doing anyways. If you take it in that aspect, its great.