So I guess at this point I can claim the following:

1) My Wii Fit is working.

2) I am such a wuss that even the small amount of exercise the Wii Fit offers causes me pain.

OK. Moving on… Actually, I really did want to update you on my Wii Fit progress. I’m on the 30 minutes-every-other-day routine (even though Mr. Wii Fit always chides me for not working out every day). It’s been 12 days since I started and I have lost just over 3 pounds (goal is to lose 10 pounds and keep it off).

But more importantly, I have seen a difference in my posture. The Wii Fit is really good at pointing out your balance problems, which typically stem from posture problems. In other words, if you hunch over, you not only feel heavier, but you also look heavier (because everyone can see those rolls)! Over the past week and a half, I have found myself holding my head higher, sitting up straighter, and not feeling those rolls quite so much! Dare I say they are *shrinking* a bit?!

I’m definitely working on the abs and “middle section” of my body, and boy do I feel it! There’s a strength exercise that is called Jack Knife and is essentially a sit-up (although you’re lifting your legs too). Add that to a ton of hula-hooping and some other exercises and man are my abs hurting! Everyone keeps telling me that’s *good* pain. Hmmm… I suppose so.

At this point, we’re still excited about the Wii Fit. I’m able to work out even if it rains, and I love being able to jump out of bed and exercise before my shower. It fits into my lifestyle perfectly… I don’t even need socks and tennis shoes (which I can never find anyway)!

The only family member who is not so happy with the Wii Fit is our dog, Rocky. My last attempt at exercise involved morning walks with Rocky. But then seven straight mornings of rain caused me to abandon that somewhat valiant effort.

Rocky was so excited the first morning last week when I got dressed and came out to the living room before anyone else was even awake. He wagged his tale and jumped up toward the leash hanging on the wall. When I walked over to the tv instead of the front door, he gave me the sad face and laid down next to the Wii Fit. I felt a little guilty as I followed a virtual dog on my virtual morning jog… but not guilty enough to find my tennis shoes and brave the heat.

It seems somewhat appropriate that I write a post about the Wii Fit immediately following a post about getting older Nevertheless, I finally got my hands on a Wii Fit on Sunday and am currently on day 5 of my new fitness regimine.

[Tip for anyone looking to acquire one of these space-age exercise "machines": if Toys R Us shows a Wii Fit in its Sunday ad, they will definitely have some in stock on Sunday morning. I arrived at 8am and was given ticket number nine (out of only 14 tickets). I then returned after the store opened and bought my Wii Fit!]

I’ve seen tons of 5-start reviews for this product, and it all seemed a little too-good-to-be-true, if you know what I mean. People *claim* to be losing tons of weight simply by using the Wii Fit each day. Well it’s too early for me to jump on the losing weight bandwagon, but I can definitely say the Wii Fit makes exercising fun and easy.

I’m one of those people who just can’t make enough time to actually go to the gym. I tried walking a mile around my neighborhood each morning, but then it rained for a week straight and I lost interest. But with the Wii Fit, you don’t have to worry if it rains, and no one cares if you exercise in your pajamas! So in essence, the Wii Fit is the perfect choice for the ultra lazy exerciser! That’s me!

So far, my favorite activity is the hoola-hooping… My husband says I look ridiculous doing that exercise, but my problem area is the “love handle” region as well as my *behind*. So, I totally feel it after hoola-hooping for 6 minutes! Whew! Add that to the step aerobics, some strength training, a few balance activities, and I’m actually sweating and panting while staring at my TV – who’d have ever thought it possible to do that (remember – I’m a woman and I’m not into X-rated TV)?
Stay tuned as I will check back in to let you know my progress.

8. The last three birthday parties I went to involved decorations that talked about being “over the hill”.

7. When my friends with babies come to visit they complain my house is no longer child-proof.

6. My daughter told me someone “wasn’t her type” today… (when did she become old enough to care, let alone have “a type”?)

5. The teenage exchange student staying at my house really looks like a kid! (When did teenagers become so young looking, by the way?)

4. The Legos my kids are playing with were mine when I was a kid… and they are now 30 years old.

3. The party I had last weekend started at 3pm… and ended by 9.

2. The only guys who give me a look-see in public all have gray hair (or no hair!).

1. The only public places I frequent to even give guys the chance to give me the once-over are the grocery store, gas station, and Home Depot.