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Mocha
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08-12-2001

Monday, June 09, 2008 - 10:28 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mocha a private message Print Post    
Exactly Hermi.

Rissa
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03-20-2006

Monday, June 09, 2008 - 10:28 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Rissa a private message Print Post    
I am trying to convince my mother that she is worth buying this system for herself. It's less than $100 (if you alrdy have the console) which beats the heck out of a gym membership, home gym equipment, etc. My daughters have been using it almost everyday since it was purchased which makes it beyond worthwhile. It has four sets of workouts: Yoga, Strength Training, Aerobics and Balance Training. It charts your own progress, weight, BMI, etc as well as comparing your rating to the other users on your system. You can enter a weight goal within a time frame and use it instead of your bathroom scale. It really focus' on core balance and strength so pilates' enthusiasts should be happy. It keeps track of every minute you are actually doing the exercises (not just watching the demos) but best of all it's just FUN!! LOL

I love the tennis too but have to say that the golf if my favorite (because I can beat my hubby who is a real-life golf addict). LOL

Hermione69
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07-24-2002

Monday, June 09, 2008 - 10:30 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Hermione69 a private message Print Post    
Escapee, ROFL!

Well, I have a $100 birthday check from my parents that hasn't been cashed yet ... this might be a good use of it!

Rissa
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03-20-2006

Monday, June 09, 2008 - 10:32 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Rissa a private message Print Post    
Yes Hermi although I will probably shell out another $19 for the rubberized cover now that I have figured out that bare feet works best (for the yoga anyway).

Wargod
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07-16-2001

Monday, June 09, 2008 - 10:34 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wargod a private message Print Post    
Rissa, Serate has the Wii fit. She posted about it here.

I love the Wii, it's the best ever. Really, really want the Wii fit.

Rissa
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03-20-2006

Monday, June 09, 2008 - 10:39 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Rissa a private message Print Post    
Thanks Wargod, I posted in that thread too... hopefully I will catch her attention.

Serate
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08-21-2001

Monday, June 09, 2008 - 10:59 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Serate a private message Print Post    
OMG WE LOVE the Wii and Wii Fit is absolutely AWESOME! It is sooooooooooooo worth the $100.00, IF you can find one. Our only problem is we never want to get off of it!

It weighs you, keeps track of your weight, BMI, your goals.

It is divided into 4 types of exercises:

Yoga I had to take Yoga in college - that was about 60lbs ago - and I HATED IT. But the Wii Fit makes it fun because you do the exercise but also are trying to keep within the balance circle on the screen, and while there are still a couple of items I won't attempt yet - I have no strength in my arms - in less than 2 weeks I've unlocked all the yoga poses. We have no problems doing the Yoga with shoes on, never even thought to try to do it barefoot. [Although we are condsidering getting the silicone cover.]

Strength You really get a work out doing these, and yet they are basically no-impact exercises. Again, as uncoordinated as I am, I can do most of the exercises. And I've noticed on my basic test I'm doing much much better after doing these.

Aerobic FUN but great work outs. My hubby is the Hula Hoop King. *L* There is also step aerobics, some running exercises [you run in place], and boxing. I LOVE the boxing!

Balance Games Fun fun fun FUN! Incorporates the skills learned in yoga and strength and they are FUN FUN FUN.

Hubby just had an appointment with a Registered Dietician for his diabetes today. She was so excited that we are using the Wii Fit. She said it works and strengthens alot of your core and that in turn keeps your metabolism better 24 hours a day.

We're hoping that in the future they will come out with another Wii Fit to be used with the balance board. We're planning on getting Wii Ski, especially after the few skiing games on they have that are a part of the balance games.

Winter Games is a great game for exercise too and you don't have to have Wii Fit to play it.

Wargod
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07-16-2001

Monday, June 09, 2008 - 11:00 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wargod a private message Print Post    
You're very welcome! We love the wii, and while we have several different games, the sports are our favorite. At Caleb's party, the only party game was the boys having a competition (they played baseball.) It kept them busy and having fun for two hours. One of the boys told me it was the best party he'd ever been to, lol.

Serate
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08-21-2001

Monday, June 09, 2008 - 11:12 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Serate a private message Print Post    
Rissa Serate!! I was just posting about the Fit in another thread and Wargod pointed me towards you. Have you figured out the hula hoop?
Sometimes. *L* My hubby is the hula hoop KING as I posted above. He's unlocked the 2nd level, and does great with 5 hoops at once. Me, not so good most of the time. *L*

Hermi 1. ROFL, Serate! Wargod led me here because I am thinking of getting the Wii Fit. I have zero balance, practically, because my inner ears were damaged (same way I lost my hearing) and so my center of balance was maimed terribly. I can only imagine what it will say to me! It will probably also ask me if I am the Goodyear Blimp when it takes my weight!
My middle name is NOT Grace for a good reason. I am a clutz. I do not have good balance. But it is coming around and in less than 2 weeks, and it's FUN FUN FUN!

Rissa OH NO!! Don't be scared Hermione.
Listen to Rissa she's right. You go at your own pace. If you don't like something, don't do it. If you feel uncomfortable doing something, don't do it. There are a couple of Yoga poses, and strength exercises, I'll not ever be able to do probably, and different ones I know because of his back hubby won't be able to do. At first my hubby did more of the Aerobics and Balance games than anything cuz they were fun, but now he's does more Yoga, Strength, and Aerobics. He has a messed up back, and gained wait because of it his PTSD so it's hard for him to exercise - physically and mentally. He's actually excited about exercising and I have to tell him not to over do it.

If we knew for sure we'd be staying here [oh please no no no!] or if we transferred we'd have the room we do here, we'd get a 2nd Wii fit so we could do things together. During the week I work out when hubby is at work because if I wait too late to work out I can't sleep [even if I do it at 5pm!] for hours. On the weekend we watch and encourage each other.

Serate
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08-21-2001

Monday, June 09, 2008 - 11:14 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Serate a private message Print Post    
Um judging by my 2 books I just wrote, it might be perceived that we sorta kinda like the Wii Fit.

Hermione69
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07-24-2002

Monday, June 09, 2008 - 11:14 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Hermione69 a private message Print Post    
Well, you guys have talked me into it! They seem to be sold out in a lot of places, though. Amazon has some, but for almost twice the price. I'll keep looking around.

Serate
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08-21-2001

Monday, June 09, 2008 - 11:19 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Serate a private message Print Post    
Ebay has some that you can BUY NOW for $1,699.00. *L*

I got ours by obsessively looking on the Wal-Mart website. I checked at midnight one nite and there were some at a Wal-mart 25 miles away. I was going to go get it we wanted it that bad. SO I checked first thing in the morning, and they still had it there, but the WalMart just 6 miles from it had some listed in stock also. Oh my I wanted to go NOW but Jack had to go outside potty and I was like hurry hurry hurry, got into my car, DID NOT SPEED, hit every stop light, RAN through Wal-mart. People probably thought "what is that stupid fat chick doing huffy and puffing running through the store" and my heart broke because I saw somebody checking out in electronics when I got there so I assumed they were gone. [Most places only got 2 unless they had preorders and of course those were gone before they got them.] I was wrong, they had ONE left and it was MINE MINE MINE.

[I have never EVER been this passionate about something before in my life, but if it helps my hubby lose weight and live longer, I WANTED IT ASAP!]

Rissa
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03-20-2006

Monday, June 09, 2008 - 11:24 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Rissa a private message Print Post    
Hermi, I just hit it lucky. I went into a Zellers right when the clerk was opening a shipment. I wish video games were more like movie releases... Tuesday morning right at opening.

ETA: If you call your local electronics store they might (if you get a nice clerk) tell you what time they USUALLY get their shipments. For example my local Best Buy says Tues/Wed mornings at about 11am is the best bet, so when I was hunting for the main console I ran errands in that area every Tues & Wed. Took a few weeks but it was worth it because you can't order online until the instore demand dies down a bit.

Serate.. ask hubby what his secret is for me? It's not even that I am BAD at it (the hula) it's that I can't do it AT ALL. LOL On the plus side I ROCK at the Ski Jump!! LOL

ETA Just read your post Serate RFLMAO!!!

Hermione69
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07-24-2002

Monday, June 09, 2008 - 11:28 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Hermione69 a private message Print Post    
I have a high bid right now on eBay, but it is over in 36 minutes and I bet someone swoops in at the last minute and gets it. LOL.

Serate
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08-21-2001

Monday, June 09, 2008 - 11:30 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Serate a private message Print Post    
He keeps telling me to swing my hips and waste, not my knees or legs. *shrugs*

Can you do the soccer thing? I can't seem to hit anything but the shoes and the pandas. Hubby does good on that.

I like the Ski one that's not jumping [hence why we want to get the Wii Ski] and I love the bubble river thingy. ALMOST got to the end, oh so close.

We have problems withe the dog or cats wanting to rub up on us when we are playing on it.

Oh and I like the very last one on the balance game with the candle. Probably because you sit on your ass the whole time. *L* And by the time I get to that one I'm TIRED.

Rissa
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03-20-2006

Monday, June 09, 2008 - 11:30 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Rissa a private message Print Post    
<Gee, wonder how ticked Hermione would be if I dashed over to Ebay> LOL

GOOD LUCK, will be waiting to hear if you are successful.

Hermione69
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07-24-2002

Monday, June 09, 2008 - 11:38 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Hermione69 a private message Print Post    
It keeps jumping and its almost more than my high bid and I don't want to go higher so I think it's not gonna go my way.

Colordeagua
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10-25-2003

Monday, June 09, 2008 - 11:38 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Colordeagua a private message Print Post    
Maybe I'd want a Wii Fit? (Just sittin' doesn't make you fit.) There's just me. I know NOTHING about Wii or games of any kind. NOTHING. It hooks up to TV or computer? How? Like I need more wires, etc. Basics? What could it all cost?

Rissa
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03-20-2006

Monday, June 09, 2008 - 11:38 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Rissa a private message Print Post    
Sounds like you have some opened levels I have not hit yet Serate, don't have access to the balance/candle.

Soccer? I am not bad but am definately better at getting pelted with the shoes and pandas than intentionally hitting the balls. LOL I find I do better if I only try to hit every second ball.

For the Ski Jump focus on keeping your balance in that little circle for the first half. The better your balance, the higher your speed... then when you straighten your knees IMMEDIATELY focus on standing very still. The more still you are, the farther you go. I love the skiing one but am really bad at it, I always overshoot the poles.

Had to read your post twice... was wondering what game had cats and dogs in it. RFLOL

Dipo
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04-23-2002

Monday, June 09, 2008 - 11:41 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Dipo a private message Print Post    
So I have to spend $1700 on a Wii and then $100 for the fit game? Is that what I am hearing? I was ready to go until I saw the $1700.

Rissa
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03-20-2006

Monday, June 09, 2008 - 11:46 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Rissa a private message Print Post    
CD (and Dipo)... The Wii console is about 250 and it comes with Wii Sports. All you need to use it is a TV. The Wii Fit is a separate game that sells for 90 (that includes the balance board). Personally I only use these two games so total money for me is the 340.

Serate
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08-21-2001

Monday, June 09, 2008 - 11:51 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Serate a private message Print Post    
No Dipo I was telling Hermi that Wii Fit was for bid on Ebay and there are quite a few places that have it for bid or you can BUY NOW for $1699.00 . OKyeah right.

You can get an email reminder from Sears or KMart when they get any in if you want to sign up.

Color it is VERY simple. Just plug and play. Unless you are color blind and can't tell the difference between red, yellow, and white.

Karuuna
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08-31-2000

Monday, June 09, 2008 - 11:53 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Karuuna a private message Print Post    
Hermie, if you're trying to get a Wii Fit on Ebay the best thing to do is have several that you are watching and swoop in and make your max bid with about 1 minute to go.

Most are welling between $140 and $170 on Ebay. Also, make sure you are bidding on one with FREE shipping. Some of them are tacking on $30 to the selling price for shipping!

Wargod
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07-16-2001

Monday, June 09, 2008 - 12:00 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wargod a private message Print Post    
Have ya'll checked Gamestop? I haven't been in there lately, but when we were looking for the Wii console, we did a few running here and there trips to find the dang thing. But, walked right into gamestop and they had several of them. Everything we've gone to look for (except for one dang nunchuck) we've found first thing at gamestop.

Radioshack was also doing email alerts when we were looking for ours, however they sent us several saying they were in and when we got there not only did they not have any, they'd never gotten them!

Serate
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08-21-2001

Monday, June 09, 2008 - 12:05 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Serate a private message Print Post    
Gamestop is the place that actually LAUGHED in a guy's face because he didn't preorder. Told him only the die hard gamers were smart enough to preorder. Hubby piped up "looking at how many are on sale on Ebay seems like only the GREEDY resellers were smart enough to preorder." Then we walked out with the guy who got laughed at and about 10 other people. [FWIW I'm not holding all Gamestops to the stupidity of this one indivudual employee.]

Toys R Us is another good one, but you have to call the individual store. They won't hold it for you but they will tell you how many they have, if they have any.