Comments on: Fatblogging: Wii Fit @ 238 pounds

By: Extreme Acai Berry Trial

Extreme Acai Berry Trial — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 02:31:51 +0000

Using the Wii is a great way to lose weight thats for sure. Nintendo has always been giving a run for you money =)

By: Andy from Wii Products Store

Andy from Wii Products Store — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 15:11:30 +0000

Nice post. I have just read a post on another blog that slated Nintendo for creating a device that can tell kids that they are obese. I do kind of agree that a home entertainment system should not really state such quotes, but maybe should use a special ‘Wii Fit Rank’ or something like that.

I myself have only spent about 30 minutes on a Wii Fit but do think it will be something I’ll be getting into the house, mainly for a fitness, weight loss tool. Like you, I would mind keeping the pounds low and think used with a balance diet, could be a handy tool for doing just that.

Good luck with the weight loss! Keep at it, and try and keep to a routine. You are right, it is MUCH better than going to the gym.

Andy

By: Papa Joe

Papa Joe — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 16:31:26 +0000

i go to the weight room twice a week now…

that is where the poker games r held in our ACTIVE ADULT COMMUNITY!
i lose every time but not the weight!!! dammit!!!

By: Sister Carrie

Sister Carrie — Tue, 27 May 2008 17:10:34 +0000

Gyms. Hate them. Does run in the family. Will have to get a Wii, but I am not sure I can handle its honesty.

By: Crispy

Crispy — Sun, 25 May 2008 21:28:19 +0000

Bbum forgot to mention one other humorous feature of the Wii Fit. After it takes your measurements, it “resizes’ your Mii to , er, reflect your actual size, i.e. our Mii’s are tubby.

By: Kiki

Kiki — Sun, 25 May 2008 02:29:16 +0000

Thanks for the review! You’re sister sent me over. I’m not happy about the weight display thingy but otherwise I think I want one. Thanks for the insight.

By: James Duncan Davidson

James Duncan Davidson — Sat, 24 May 2008 01:18:52 +0000

I too have jumped on the WiiFit wagon and so far am pretty impressed. I like how the basic design constraint of the device—it’s a balance board with four strain gauges on it for peets sake—has been used so well for so many things and how they take the emphasis on balance as far as they do. It’s certainly no replacement for other forms of exercise, but some of the things are really cool. For example, being able to see your balance while doing a yoga pose is very cool.

As I use it, I find it patently ridiculous that I’m using a video game and at the same time am impressed by it. And, for what it’s worth, after two days, I have several sets of slightly sore muscles.

By: corbin dunn

corbin dunn — Fri, 23 May 2008 19:16:45 +0000

Hey Bill,
You should pick up mountain unicycling. It is one of the best ways to get fit, and I know quite a few people who have lost a lot of weight just by picking up the hobby. One such guy is Terry, from down in LA: http://www.unigeezer.com/ . Just learning to ride and balance requires a lot of physical energy. It’s also quite challenging and involves problem solving to maintain your balance and figure out what you are doing wrong.

Lately, I’ve been riding the 20 miles to work (and back). I have to consume massive amounts of calories to just maintain my body weight.

If you want to borrow a unicycle, let me know. I can bring one to work with me next week (if I don’t ride to work). I have a spare 24″ Kris Holm mountain unicycle (slightly bent cranks), that works great. It might be a bit short for you (Jason Beaver from UIKit borrowed it for a while too, and managed to ride it a bit).

corbin
T110, IL2 or email me if you are interested…

By: annbb

annbb — Fri, 23 May 2008 17:53:29 +0000

If this turns out to be a miracle-worker for you, I’m gettin’ one, bro! Hating gyms must
be a family thing…I can think of nothing worse…which is unfortunate (for me!)

By: DogCow

DogCow — Fri, 23 May 2008 14:16:16 +0000

Here I sit 6’2″, 210 lbs, a couple years younger than bbum, eating a maplebar as I get ready for a joyful day of “stationary coding”. And to think that “back in the day” I thought there were no significant health risks being a software engineer.

I did the DDR thing for about a year, it helped out my endurance, but didn’t make much of a dent in my weight & then came along Guitar Hero — so long dance pads, hello guitar! Now I’m contemplating biking 8 miles to work. At least that way I can combine exercise with my commute.

Keep us posted on how the WiiFit thing goes.