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[christiejay]

I'm at the point where I need to be exercising on a fairly regular basis to lose any more weight. I've always liked the idea of exercise videos but never could keep going with them, I guess because it was the exact same video every single time.

I was looking at the Wii Fit, it sounds like it has a lot of fun games on it which should offer some variety. Have any of you lost weight with it?

Additionally, what are your thoughts on My Fitness Coach for the Wii? I know it doesn't use the Wii Fit balance board, but it still sounds good. I've got the My Word Coach and I love it! Now, I know, vocabulary and fitness are two completely different things, but I figure being made by the same company the quality and game play should be similar.

Thanks for your help!

[oldmom]

i love my wii. i've lost 30 pounds. you can do different games/exerces and mix things up. it was money well spent for me.

[Caldercup]

I like the Wii Fit, but I'd have to say that it can get boring at times. Many of the exercises are very short and you have to restart them -- you can't really get a full workout in without several stops in between.

I think the Wii Active is more dynamic, but I haven't had a chance to play with mine yet. I'm waiting until DS is in school again to start the 30-day challenge.

But, when I was doing the Wii Fit regularly, I felt GREAT -- things really tightened up and I had so much more energy. (I also belong to my YMCA and use a treadmill there three times a week, but the yoga and step aerobics workouts on the Wii were fun.)
Eileen

[Colexis Mom]

We have the Wii Fit, and I can't really see it being used for weight loss. As Eileen mentioned, most of the activities range from 30 seconds to a few minutes at best (except for the jogging). I never lost any weight when I was spending more than 30 minutes a day on it. I only wanted to lose a few pounds, but it didn't really do anything for me.

[stretch2864]

I really like my Wii Fit. When I was using it regularly, I felt better and was more toned. I used it as part of a fitness routine that also included Gold's Gym Cardio Workout for Wii as well as a recumbant exercise bike. This summer I haven't used it as much since we have gone biking or walking outdoors. Once the weather turns cold, it will be back to daily "Wii-ing". Even Rock Band provides a workout if you do it for awhile!

[christiejay]

Originally Posted by Caldercup

I think the Wii Active is more dynamic, but I haven't had a chance to play with mine yet. I'm waiting until DS is in school again to start the 30-day challenge.

I just looked this up on Amazon, it sounds really nice. Definitely another option I'll be looking at. Thanks for the mention!

[Shelley the Pooh]

I like our Wii Fit but we use it mostly for the games.

I liked the yoga routines but started my program before I went to Disney in June and haven't really gone back to it yet. Not the Wii's fault, but my own.

And I love the fact that the Wii asks where you've been if you haven't been on in awhile or if someone started a program and hasn't been on in awhile it will ask if you have seen them lately!

[hoosiermomma2]

My sister has a wii fit and loves it. She uses it along with her treadmill daily to lose weight and keep in shape. My kids love to play the games too....on a side note--I am very pooh sized...and I weigh too much for the board..which is a bummer and a deterent--and yet makes me feel even worse and like I need to get my butt moving...but anyway......just an fyi

[lauren-roxy]

I use the Wii Fit everyday and it has definitely helped me lose weight. They have a free step that goes for half and hour and you can watch television as you do it which helps to not make it so boring. I really enjoy doing that as well as some of the games.

[simbarel]

Originally Posted by Colexis Mom

We have the Wii Fit, and I can't really see it being used for weight loss. As Eileen mentioned, most of the activities range from 30 seconds to a few minutes at best (except for the jogging). I never lost any weight when I was spending more than 30 minutes a day on it. I only wanted to lose a few pounds, but it didn't really do anything for me.

And it wasn't for lack of trying. But I do like the jogging feature, it was really nice to see the blue skies of the Wii island when winter seemed to never end. And you can also watch tv and kinda just jog there. I imagine I'll start this feature back up once it's too cold to walk outside.

[simbarel]

Also...my sig photo is a BIG reason why I can't use the Wii Fit Board much when he's around (it's not built for two, Jimmy) so I usually do the jogging when he's up and active.

[Maf Gagnon]

I own the WII Fit and the AE Active also. I love them both and when used regularly can help you lose some weight and get toned. The AE Active is more like a work out and as challenges. The WII Fit as a more playfull side to it. The kids love the Fit and we also use the board with Shaun White snowboarding game and Rayman TV witch are both a lot of fun. In colder months when you are not always as motivated to go outside, it is a great way to stay active.

[Kyen]

I love mine, after using it for the first time my muscles aches like crazy but it was worth it. I also just got the ea active which is great if you want a exercise routine already made up.

[Disneyfan62]

I bought a Wii Fit last year, and loved it- but then school started back up and I didn't get to use it as often. I lost 20 pounds last summer, but then gained them all back. I bought a Wii Active, which I absolutely love!, and use it regurally- and I have last 39 pounds since June 1st! and went to WDW twice since then and ate like I normally would. It really gives you a workout and there are so many more options to it than the Wii fit. Try it- it will really give you a great workout.

[simbarel]

Originally Posted by Disneyfan62

I bought a Wii Fit last year, and loved it- but then school started back up and I didn't get to use it as often. I lost 20 pounds last summer, but then gained them all back. I bought a Wii Active, which I absolutely love!, and use it regurally- and I have last 39 pounds since June 1st! and went to WDW twice since then and ate like I normally would. It really gives you a workout and there are so many more options to it than the Wii fit. Try it- it will really give you a great workout.

That's great! I think I know what to put on my Christmas Wish List now.