Wii Active by EA Sports

Hello everyone!!

I'm having a great morning so far. Today is one of those days when I have a ton of things to do in a short amount of time. My energy levels are usually pretty low, but lately I've been taking a fish oil supplement and a chromium picolinate supplement and have been feeling like I can take on the world!

Yesterday I bought the Wii Active game and I LOVE it! It's so much fun! I really felt like I got a real workout. I'm trying to start working out more but in the past with my energy levels being at zero, I never felt like doing it. After taking the supplements, I felt like I could take it on and after doing it just once yesterday I really feel a difference. I went to bed last night anticipating working out again this morning! I actually got up early to get it done and again, I really felt motivated through the workout. When I was finished, I felt energized. I usually don't like working out in the morning but it really does give me a sense of accomplishment for the rest of the day. I rarely spend time doing things for myself, so when I get this done first thing in the morning when no one is asking something of me, I feel like I put myself first. Otherwise as the day goes on, I get put further on the back burner.

I love the way it tells you how many calories you want to shoot to burn during a workout. So far I've always surpass mine. At the end of the workout, the trainer really compliments you and the things you did well but also on some things you may need to work on. I find that I'm having a difficult time with the running. I guess I just don't have the stamina for it. My trainer constantly encourages me to continue though, and I know that by the end of my 30 day challenge I will have built up my endurance enough to do it with ease. I also find that my knees are kind of sore after the lunges. I've never been good at doing those. I'm hoping I can work through that also. I'm not sure if they are supposed to hurt or not though.

Like the other Wii games, you can create your Mii. I wish you can put your measurements in to create a more realistic Mii. My Mii looks a lot better than I do, though I suppose they want you to visualize what you want to look like rather than what you actually look like. I'm a realist though. It would be more motivating for me to put in my measurements and then see myself shrink every week (or not) as I plug in my new measurements. Anyway, it's a really fun game and I think worth getting. This is especially so if you are new to working out. I found the intensity stimulating but I'm out of shape, so for someone who is more fit, I'm not sure how intense it would be. It does have a variety a intensities to choose from, so I'm not sure. I know if you get it from Wal-mart they'll take it back if you have a problem with it. I think it's worth a try though. Living well is all in a day's work!

Until next time,
It's just me!