My Wii Fit Plus Log

Wii Fit Plus Check-In: 09 July and 16 July 2010

2010-07-21T18:04:00.000+01:00

I missed a couple of check-in updates, so I’ll just post them now.

09 July 2010

Measurements:

Bust: 43 1/4" (108.12 cm) -7/8” Height: 5'6"

Waist: 36 1/2" (91.25 cm) -1/2” BMI: 32.00

Hips: 45 1/2" (113.75 cm) -1/2”

Weight: 14st, 2lb (198lb)

Wii Fit Plus:
Centre of Gravity (COG)

L: N/A R: N/A

Balance Test: N/A

WIi Fit Age: N/A

Hmmm…results for this week are negligible. I lost the two pounds I wanted to lose, I lost 3/8 of an inch from my bust and waist, but I gained ½ inch on my hips. So did I have a good, bad or indifferent week?

My work trousers are starting feel loose around my waist and upper thighs so, in the interest of staying motivated, I’m going to say it was a…decent week.

GOALS FOR THE FOLLOWING WEEK:

1) Do at least 2 work-outs at the gym

2) Lose at least 2 lb.

16 July 2010

Measurements:

Bust: 42 7/8" (107.18 cm) -1 1/4” Height: 5'6"

Waist: 36 7/8" (92.18 cm) -1/8” BMI: 32.60

Hips: 45 5/8" (114.06 cm) -3/8”

Weight: 14st, 6lb (202lb)

Wii Fit Plus:
Centre of Gravity (COG)

L: N/A R: N/A

Balance Test: N/A

WIi Fit Age: N/A

Disappointing but not totally unexpected results. My period came on the previous week which always leads to uncontrollable cravings and voracious eating binges. It’s the cross I bear.

But there is a silver lining in this cloud. I kept up my work-outs at the gym. If I hadn’t done that, the results could have been more disheartening.

GOALS FOR THE FOLLOWING WEEK:

1) Do at least 2 work-outs at the gym

2) Lose at least 2 lb.

Completing the Master Plan

2010-07-17T09:39:00.000+01:00

My next training session was geared towards completing my exercise programme. My Consultant and I did more upper body work as well as adding some lower body exercise.

After the 20-minute warm-up, we went over the upper body exercises from the previous session, fine tuning as we went along. My Consultant then demonstrated the Vertical Traction and the Chest Press machines. These two devices are designed to work the back, shoulders and chest areas. Now, to throw some lower body work into the mix.

As my knee was still a bit tender, lower body exercises will have to be introduced slowly. For now the only machine I’ll be using is the Leg Extension. Although It’s primarily geared towards working the quads (quadriceps) it also gives the knees some exercise too. Normally you would lift the weight with both legs working in unison like the girl in the picture. But because of my weaker right leg, my Consultant advised me to work one leg at a time. She recommended doing 10 reps with my right leg, 12 on the left. As the right leg gets stronger, I could push it up to 12 reps.

My Consultant then asked me if there was anything in particular I wanted to work on. 'Abs,' I replied without hesitation. She grabbed a large, purple exercise ball, indicated I should follow and we headed towards some exercise mats. The exercise itself was simple. While sitting straight up on the ball, I was to lift one leg at a time above hip level 10 times each leg. It seemed insultingly easy but I went along with it.

And I was right...to a point. Lifting my leg was easy. But lifting my leg and sitting on the ball and not rolling off was another story all together. The ball was bouncier than I expected and seemed to have ideas of its own. The key here was to lift the leg in a slow, controlled manner in order to keep the ball steady. 'The combination of lifting your leg while maintaining your posture will help build up your core strength.' she assured me.

(NB: Remember, always, to respect the ball. Don't do what this hopeless child did.)

After that was a five minute cool down on the reclining bike.

With my work-out completed, we went into the office where the Consultant inserted my key into the computer. All the information about the machines I had used and exercises I had done was downloaded onto the computer. A few minutes later, I was handed a copy of my very own tailor-made work-out programme. I was ready to solo.

The final step was a fitness assessment. I was pretty sure what the outcome of that wouldn't be pretty. But it had to be done. I couldn't address my weaknesses until I knew what they are.

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Wii Fit Plus Check-In: 02 July 2010

2010-07-14T07:57:00.000+01:00

My first week at the gym has paid off already. While I didn’t lose any weight, I did lose a total of two inches. Works for me.

Measurements:

Bust: 43 1/2" (108.75 cm) -5/8” Height: 5'6"

Waist: 36 5/8" (91.55 cm) -3/8” BMI: 32.30

Hips: 45" (112.50 cm) -1” Weight: 14st, 2lb (200lb)

Wii Fit Plus:
Centre of Gravity (COG)

L: N/A R: N/A

Balance Test: N/A

WIi Fit Age: N/A

GOALS FOR THE FOLLOWING WEEK:

1) Attend remaining fitness sessions with Consultant

2) Lose at least 2 lb.

First Training Sesssion at Impressions

2010-07-13T08:31:00.000+01:00

Yes, I’ve been naughty again and fell behind on my posting. Although Michael Jackson counselled us not to blame it on the sunshine, I’m afraid the recent balmy, tropical weather is completely at fault for my lapse.

You may recall, I had scheduled a training session at Impressions Fitness Studio. This hour-long session consisted of a one-to-one talk with a Fitness Consultant and an introduction to a basic training programme geared to my specific needs.

We discussed my personal health issues, medical history and goals. She took my blood pressure, height and weight, inputted these details into a computer which in turn downloaded it onto a key. We went into the gym to start planning out my exercise regime.

The Consultant explained that the key held all the information I would need to get the best out of my work-out and that I needed to bring it every time I came to the fitness centre. She demonstrated how to use the key to record my daily work-out and then we began roughing out a plan.

As this was the first time I had set foot in a fitness centre for more years than I care to remember, we had to play this first session by ear. The Consultant started me off on a 20-minute warm-up consisting of five minutes on the reclining bike, five minutes on the cross-trainer and ten minutes on the treadmill. In order to use these machines, I needed to insert my key into the slot. The key would download my specific details and programme the exercise machine accordingly. Without this key, the system would not be able to keep track of my progress.

Because of my balance and weakness issues, adjustments needed to me made to compensate for these. For example, I’m only doing leg work on the cross-trainer. This is so I can improve my balance as well as my cardio fitness. The arms will be introduced at a later date.

My left knee was painful while pedalling on the reclining bike so a seat adjustment was needed. It’s a tad cramped but it is less stressful on my knee. Once I was warmed up, we moved on to the free weights.

I attempted to do bicep curls and tricep extensions, but that proved painful as I had recently been diagnosed with tennis elbow. I could only manage front raises with 2kg weights. But all was not lost. The Consultant demonstrated how to work my biceps and triceps using a high and low pulley machine.

The Consultant then introduced me to the BOSU ball. This was to help me work on my balance. The object of the game was to stand on it with both feet and maintain my balance for 10 seconds for five reps (repititions). ‘Oh really now,’ I thought, ‘I’m not that bad off.’ What the Consultant didn’t mention was that the ball was rather squishy and staying in place wasn’t as easy as I had naively thought. I found myself reaching for something to hold on to every two seconds to keep from falling off. ‘This will help build up your core as well as improve your balance,’ the Consultant assured me.

Once I finally finished on the BOSU, the Consultant showed how to do single-legged free squats. The trick here is to shift your weight back towards the heel as if you were sitting; all the while maintaining your balance. It was challenging on my left leg but nearly impossible to do on my right. This was going to take some time to master.

My hour session was up and the Consultant gave me a pat on the back for a job well done. We went back into the office where the Consultant loaded all the details of this training session onto my key and showed me how to end the work-out session using my key.

My exercise programme was far from complete. During this session we did the warm-up and some upper body training. The next session would pick up from there with more upper body work, lower body training and the cool down.

It was a good start. I felt a bit awkward and clumsy at times but it's still very early days. After all, it took me 3 1/2 years to get in this shape. It's going to take some time to get re-shaped.

Wii Fit Plus Check-In: 25 June 2010

2010-06-27T08:34:00.000+01:00

My stats make for grim reading this week, but I really didn’t expect any different. I haven’t been active for awhile and I slipped back into my old, unhealthy habits. Never mind.

I can climb back on the wagon easily enough. I’ve got a fitness plan in the pipe Iine and once I get into this new routine, I can begin addressing the other issues that are keeping me from achieving my goal. So, let’s see what what's happened…

Measurements:

Bust: 44 1/8" (110.03 cm) Height: 5'6"

Waist: 37" (92.50 cm) BMI: 32.30

Hips: 46" (115 cm) Weight: 14st, 4lb (200lb)

Wii Fit Plus:
Centre of Gravity (COG)

L: N/A R: N/A

Balance Test: N/A

WIi Fit Age: N/A

GOALS FOR THE FOLLOWING WEEK:

1) Attend Fitness Sessions with Consultant

2) Do at least 3 work-outs at Impressions

3) Lose at least 2 lb.

Impressions…So Far So Good

2010-06-24T08:18:00.001+01:00

Impressions Fitness Suites was nothing like what I had feared it would be. It is actually just one section of a much larger facility called One Leisure. In addition to the Impressions Fitness Suite, there is a swimming pool, outdoor tennis courts, football pitches and basketball hoops. In short, a total fitness experience. Not just for adults, this centre caters to children as well as the more mature adult.

The centre has branches in five other locations and access is included in the membership fee. It opens at 6:30am and closes at 11:00pm which makes it very easy to work into my schedule.

Upon my arrival, I received a friendly greeting from a staff member and given a tour of the facility. It was like Dr. Who's TARDIS; bigger on the inside than it looked on the outside. In addition to the swimming pool and weight room, there are several rooms where a variety of fitness classes, including circuit training and spinning, are held daily. There are also Sports Halls if you fancy a game of badminton or squash. The last stop on the tour was Impressions.

I had a really good feeling about Impressions Fitness Suite I stepped in. While the room is smaller than what I was used to, it is well laid out and the numerous, large windows lets in lots of light giving the impression of space.

I was greeted by a very friendly and welcoming Fitness Consultant. Yes, she is in good shape but not in a 'Miss Universe' sort of way. She looked just like a regular person; someone I could relate to.

The facility has a good range of circuit equipment to work the various muscle groups as well as a wide spectrum of free weights. Treadmills, cross-trainers, stair masters, rowing machines and stationery bikes are also available for those interested in cardio training.

While the facilities are more than adequate, it was the staff that really won me over. The lady I spoke to was so down to earth and genuine; enthusiastic, but not overwhelming. She listened, really listened, when I talked about my medical history and what my goals were without interruption. She answered all my questions and at no time did I get a sales pitch thrown at me nor did I feel pressured into signing up there and then. At the end of our chat, I was giving an information pack and encouraged to think it over before I committed to anything.

A day or so later I returned with my oldest daughter and we both joined. We paid a one-time joining fee which included the price of five training sessions with a Fitness Consultant. The membership conditions are very flexible. We pay monthly for as long as we wish. There's no yearly fee. Or you can pay for one year in advance which works out cheaper; it's up to you how you want to work it. Use of the pool is included as are the fitness classes. (Depending on which membership scheme you choose, there may be an additional fee for the classes.)

My first training session was scheduled for the next day and I couldn’t wait. Check back to see how it went.

Photo of Impressions Fitness Suites*

*This is not the facility I visited. This photo is merely to illustrate the range of equipment available.

Step One: Making The Call

2010-06-21T07:44:00.000+01:00

The day following my revelation, a serendipitous event occurred. A local magazine popped through my door and inside was an advertisement for Impressions Fitness Suites. What a coincidence.

After my last doctor’s visit, I started thinking seriously about joining a gym. But frankly, it just didn’t appeal. Not that I didn’t want to get back in condition; it’s just that I’ve always found gyms a little overwhelming.

Well, not the gym itself, but rather the atmosphere. There’s something about exercising while surrounded by perfect ‘Baywatch’ bodies that can be…disheartening. (You simply couldn’t go to a gym looking like you needed to go to the gym.)

And if that's not bad enough, there are the ~~teen-agers~~ trainers ostensibly employed to help you achieve the body beautiful. I don’t know which I find more off-putting: their unnatural exuberance, their perfectly sculpted physiques or the patronizing attitude they adopt while you’re huffing and puffing to do a sit-up. (I’m sorry. Was I ranting?)

Still, I couldn’t carry on the way I was. So I dialled the number in the advert and made an appointment for the following day to view the facility.

Photo from www.flickr.com/photos/explorethebruce/

Calling In The Professionals

2010-06-16T14:40:00.000+01:00

After dropping off my prescription, I walked home, made a coffee and sat down to have a good long think.

It was clear that my zealous exercise regime did me more harm than good. Because I was now virtually pain-free thanks to my meds, I had been lulled into a false sense of security. I thought I could exercise and be as active as I had been in the days before my problems began. Instead of moving quickly towards the level of physical fitness I had once enjoyed, I was actually going backwards.

I was now unable to do little more than walk to and from work for exercise or make use of the Wii Fit Plus as most of the activities involved some kind of movement which, while not high impact, would still put a strain on my knee. Yoga was proving problematic as my hamstring was still touchy.

I had to face facts. I wasn’t 18 anymore. I have medical issues that make it difficult, if not flat out impossible, for me to exercise in the manner I was accustomed to.

When it came to physical activity, whether it was gymnastics, swimming or weight training, I knew only one way to go about it: hard. I didn’t know how to scale back but if I carried in this manner, I was going to end up worse off than I am now. It was clear I needed help.

It was time to call in the professionals.

Back To Square One

2010-06-14T18:01:00.000+01:00

Yes, it has been a long time since my last post. I've been dealing with setbacks and it’s taken me awhile to get on top of things.

When last we met, I had come up with a Plan B to use when I couldn’t get any TV time to do my Wii Fit Plus workout.

I tried it out for a week and it was good; so good in fact that I used it not just as a substitute for my Wii Fit Plus but as a supplement to it as well.

I would walk for 20 minutes to warm-up and then do my Wii Fit Plus routine. It seemed to be working a treat. I didn’t shift any weight, but I could feel my clothes starting to get looser; especially around the waistline. My posture improved and my movements were less stilted. ‘Well,’ I thought. ‘If this short workout could bring about an improvement, a longer one could only be better.’ I upped the time I spent walking, increased my Wii Fit Plus workout to 45 minutes and, while I was at it, started doing yoga again. All this increased activity took place within the space of 10 days. I was determined to get beach-body fit no matter what.

And that’s when it all started to come undone.

First, I pulled my right hamstring while practising yoga. I overstretched and felt the hamstring go. That put paid to yoga for awhile. It’s been nearly three weeks now and it still hurts when I try to stretch.

Shortly afterwards my left knee began giving me trouble again. It started off as vaguely uncomfortable; within a few days it was stiff and downright painful. If I squatted down, I found it difficult to stand up again. When I did, my knee ached and felt swollen although I couldn’t feel or see any swelling. The kneecap seemed to take on a life of its own. While walking, it seemed as if it was slipping around. It was time to see the doctor again.

The doctor arranged for an X-ray and renewed my prescription.

Later that evening, I realised that all my hard work was for nought. I was back to square one.

Plan B Is A Walk in the Park

2010-05-05T18:53:00.001+01:00

As you may be aware, for the last few weeks I've been trying to come up with a Plan B to implement when I can't get any TV time to do my regular Wii Fit Plus workout. This was proving problematic. I just couldn't seem to find anything suitable.

Jogging was most definitely out because pounding the pavement would cause vibrations to run up my legs and through my spine. The pain that this would cause would have been unbearable. That and I just don't like it. Walking was out as well because I couldn't walk very far. Biking was out because since having the surgery, I can't balance properly. I've tried. I keep falling over. Swimming? An excellent suggestion.

I checked the schedule at the nearest swimming centre and found a few openings. None of them were suitable. The early bird sessions were too early. I could get a ride in easily enough, but I couldn't rely on public transport to get me home in time for work. The later morning sessions were no good because those were the hours that I worked. The rest of the day and early evening was given to children's swimming lessons and training sessions for the local swim team. The next public swim sessions were late in the evening. By then I was already involved with household chores, checking homework and making sure my son had everything he needed for school the next day.

I had a go at yoga. Because it is a gentle type of exercise I reasoned I would be able to get on well with it. Unfortunately, I couldn't stretch very far without bringing on pain. It seemed I was out of luck. But life's a funny thing, though. I had pretty much given up on ever finding a suitable Plan B when fate intervened.

'I'm going for a walk in the park,' Awesome Dude announced, 'wanna come with?' Now I had explained to my husband on several occasions why walking wasn't suitable for me anymore. But still he insisted on inviting me along. Either he was optimistic or he was just not listening. This time, though, his optimism/lack of listening skills had finally paid off.

Since starting my new medication, I was no longer in constant pain. I feel more energetic and my mood has improved. 'I'd love to,' I responded much to his delight. We did nearly two miles that night.

Before these new pills came along, it wouldn't have been possible for me to go more than a mile without developing a noticeable limp. It's almost like my medical problems had never happened. I feel like me again.

So after spending weeks struggling to come up with a Plan B, it turned out to be a walk in the park after all.

Wii Fit Plus Check-In: 30 April 2010

2010-05-03T19:42:00.000+01:00

I maintained this week. Nothing lost, but nothing gained. I suppose that's just the way I am now. A step or two forward, stand still for a while, then forward again. Well as long as I don't go backwards, it's still a successful week.

I went to see my physiotherapist this past Friday. I explained to him about the meds I've been taking and what a difference they'd made.

'That's greee-at, he said in his adorable Scottish accent. 'Have you been keeping up with the exercises I've shown you?' 'Well...' I began. 'You haven't, have you,' he surmised. I explained to him that I had been using the Wii Fit Plus to augment, and in some cases, supplant his recommended exercises.

He put me through my paces and seemed pleased with the progress I had made since we last met. He said I was showing definite improvement. He then demonstrated a couple of more exercises for me to work on.

When our session had finished, the physio didn't give me another appointment. He felt things could just stay as they are. But he did leave the door open for me to come back should I need any further help.

So that was that. After six long, tedious months, I had been discharged. Excellent! For the first time since my last operation, I finally feel as if I'm truly on the road to recovery.

Measurements:

Bust: 41 7/8" (107 cm) Height: 5'6"
Waist: 36 3/8" (90.93 cm) BMI: 32.03
Hips: 45 3/8" (113.43 cm) Weight: 14st, 0lb (196lb)

Wii Fit Plus:

Centre of Gravity (COG)
L: 47.6% R: 52.4%

Balance Test:
Walking Test: 73% Previous: 53%
Periperal: 8 Previous: 10

Wii Fit Age: 45

GOALS FOR THE FOLLOWING WEEK:

1) Come up with a 'Plan B'
2) Do at least 3 work-outs this week
3) Lose at least 1 lb.

Well What Do You Know? The Stuff Works!

2010-04-27T21:32:00.003+01:00

I don't like medication. I never have. Remember when you were a kid and they would give you banana or strawberry-flavoured medicines to make them easier to get down? That never worked for me. I'd still choke on them. When it came time for another dose, I made sure I was somewhere else. Plus they never seemed to work they way I was told they would. 'This will make you feel better in no time,' was one claim. 'This will take the pain away,' is another classic. Treachery and mendacities, all of it.

It seems like every morning during my early childhood, someone or other was shoving pills down my throat, spooning cod liver oil through gritted teeth (mine, not theirs), pouring vile medicines down my unwilling gullet and being taken to the doctor for more injections. (These were not vaccinations.) You had to wonder just how effective these meds really were if the person administrating them felt it necessary to feed them to me constantly in order to restore me to good health.

In case your wondering, I never did find out what was wrong with me. No one would answer me when I asked why I needed the medicine. I come from a generation and culture where children were expected to do as they were told and not question their elders. With this background, is it any wonder I look askance at modern medicine?

So here I was sitting in the doctor's office being told, yet again, that these tablets I was being prescribed would 'make me feel better'. 'Yeah right,' I thought to myself, 'pull the other one.' I took the prescription and went
straight home without giving it another thought. I was fed up with being written off will meds that didn't work and I wasn't going to be conned again.

Later that evening my husband, Awesome Dude, saw the prescription lying on the desk and made enquiries. 'It's supposed to help with the pain in my joints and the stiffness in my muscles,' I said as I planted more crops on Farmville. 'Do you want me to get them for you?' 'If you like,' I responded a bit shortly when I got the 'Out of Sync' message on Facebook. And with that, he sallied forth into the...twilight to fetch me my meds. (He's so sweet.)

A half-hour later he returned with my prescription. A month-long supply of a non-steroid, anti-inflammatory usually prescribed for reducing pain, fever, inflammation and stiffness caused by osteoarthritis (that word again), rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, gout, ankylosing spondylitis (no idea), menstrual cramps, tendinitis, bursitis, and also for treating primary dysmenorrhea.

'You should take one now,' he advised. 'I will,' I replied lightly as I moved on to Cafe World. (I won't, more like.) I was sick of being palmed off with pills and potions that never seemed to do what it said on the label.

The next morning I had had a change of heart. Not because I thought the pills would do any good, but because Awesome Dude went to all the trouble and expense to get them for me and it seemed ungrateful not to take them.

Later that evening, I noticed a slight difference. I still hurt and my movements were still restricted, but it was easier to tolerate. It was the same effect I felt when I was taking ibuprofen. 'For the same price Dude paid for these,' I thought, 'I could have probably bought a year's supply of ibuprofen. With the same results.' Still I stuck with it, more for my husband's sake than my own.

Sometime during the night as I slept a miracle occurred. When I woke the next morning I was 99.9% pain free. I could turn over in bed without the stabs of hurt that usually accompanied that manouevre. I could actually get up on the first try. The stiffness was gone and my movements were free and fluid. I can't remember the last time I felt like this.

It's been a about two weeks now and I am still marvelling at the transformation. I'm me again. I've got loads more energy, I'm so much happier and I feel less stressed. My Wii Fit Plus workouts have improved so much that I feel it's time to incorporate some other types of exercise into my Wii Fit Plus routine. I think I'll raid my daughter, Lil Diva's work-out DVDs and pick some cardio-type stuff to improve my stamina and burn off more calories.

Am I annoyed with myself for not having gone to the doctor sooner? A little. I probably could've saved myself months of pain and frustration if I had spoken up sooner. But there's no point in raking over those coals. I've been given a golden opportunity to do what I have to do, what I want to do, to regain my life. And I'm taking it.

Wii Fit Plus Check-In: 22 April 2010

2010-04-23T08:33:00.001+01:00

Overall, I'm pleased with this week's results. It's progress; slow but it's progress. I've lost 1/8" on my hips, my BMI is slightly lower,and I've lost another pound. I was even more vigilant this past week about what I ate, and it seems to have paid off.

While I was doing my Body Test, the Wii enquired if I knew what my ideal weight should be. I've always assumed it was whatever weight I felt comfortable with. I was curious though so I clicked through till I was presented with an ideal weight of 9st, 11lb (137lb) with a BMI of 22. Yeah...well, 25 years and three kids ago I probably would have agreed. Now, I think it's a bit unrealistic. I know my current weight is not acceptable but neither the Wii Fit Plus's assessment of my ideal weight.

I'm just going to take it a week at a time. I've set an overall goal for myself of 12st, 7lb (172lb). (That's the weight I was before my medical problems began.) I've programmed a mini-goal on the Wii Fit Plus of 13st 7lb (189lb) to be reached in 39 days. I've got seven more pounds to go and if I keep going the way I have been, I don't see why I shouldn't be able to reach it.

Today I treated myself to games on the Wii Fit Plus. I was unusually energetic today and added five extra minutes to the usual 30. I even did some stretching exercises afterwards. My hamstrings are tight so it was a case of easy does it.

You may be wondering what's brought about this energy spike and enthusiasm. Well, that will be the subject of my next post.

Measurements:

Bust: 41 7/8" (107 cm) Height: 5'6"
Waist: 36 3/8" (90.93 cm) BMI: 32.03
Hips: 45 3/8" (113.43 cm) Weight: 14st, 0lb (196lb)

Wii Fit Plus:

Centre of Gravity (COG)
L: 48.9% R: 51.1%

Balance Test:
Stillness: 17%; Previously: 33%
Judgement: 19; Previously: 17

Wii Fit Age: 45

GOALS FOR THE FOLLOWING WEEK:

1) Come up with a 'Plan B'
2) Do at least 3 work-outs this week
3) Lose at least 1 lb.

Blood Work Results

2010-04-20T18:22:00.002+01:00

Early last week found me sitting in the doctor's office once again. We reviewed the results of my blood work, (which required no less than four vials of blood to be taken, I might add). The doctor pointed out that a couple of the tests came back slightly above borderline. One test result was so slight that it's not even worth mentioning really. The other result though was the one the doctor wanted to talk about. This particular test was for oesteoarthritis. Although the results came back above acceptable levels, the doctor didn't seem too concerned. She did, however, want to keep an eye on it. I was to report back in three months' time for a re-test.

She then asked me about the assorted aches and pains I mentioned to her at my last appointment. Had they improved since we last met? 'No,' I replied. 'In fact, it's been pretty consistent for over a year now and they make routine tasks difficult. I either have to find a way to work around them or ask someone else to do them.'

'Do you wake up stiff and achy,' she queried. 'Oh yes, very stiff. I take a warm shower every morning to try and loosen up a bit, but can take up to 10 minutes for my muscles to ease up so I can move around freely.'

'Five to ten minutes? Is it painful?'

'Everything hurts when I wake up. Some days just getting up out of bed feels like an Olympic event. I was taking paracetemol and ibuprofen. At first they helped take the edge off the pain, but then they stopped being effective. I don't bother with anything now.'

The doctor clicked away on her keyboard and a few seconds later a prescription popped up. 'I'm prescribing Naproxen for your symptoms. It's very effective for relieving pain. Take one twice a day with food. Now let's have a look at that knee, shall we?'

I climbed onto the examination table and made myself comfortable. After manipulating and tapping my left knee for a bit, the doctor announced there was definitely fluid on the left knee. The right knee too apparently although I hadn't mentioned any problems with it. This was something else she wanted to monitor.

'Right,' the doctor began, 'I want to see you again in a month's time. If the knee is still a problem and I still find fluid, we'll probably want to take an X-ray and see what's going on.'

It was a slow, pensive walk home. I was not happy. It seemed like obstacles were constantly coming between me and my goals. I was feeling low and when that happens, my thoughts turn to food. Sugary snacks and crisps are my usual binge foods. But I was determined to break this pattern so to avoid temptation, I crossed the street so I wouldn't pass by the corner shop. In my present state of mind, it would have been so easy to stop in and load up on junk food.

I arrived home feeling discouraged and out of sorts. I ignored the computer and even my needlework, which normally cheers me up. Needless to say, I didn't bother with a work-out. I was physically exhausted and mentally used up.

I spent the evening watching TV with the rest of the family. Well, they were watching. I was just staring at the screen, my mind miles away.

Getting old seriously sucks.

Wii Fit Plus Check-In: 15 April 2010

2010-04-18T19:30:00.000+01:00

As I mentioned in a previous post, I woke up Easter Sunday morning with an aching elbow. I couldn't bend it and when I tried to lift or carry anything, pain would shoot through my lower arm. I called the local surgery and got an appointment for Thursday afternoon.

The doctor examined my elbow and after putting me through my paces, she diagnosed tennis elbow straightaway. She said I was showing the classic symptoms but didn't mention what they were. Nor did she explain what might have caused it, which I found annoying. I'm one of those people who just have to know everything about everything. But I suppose as it was only a five-minute appointment, it was necessary to cut straight to the chase.

The doctor recommended massaging the elbow with ibuprofen gel to ease the inflammation. Then she said, 'Will there be anything else?' Well, since you asked...

I went on to describe the stiffness and pain in the joints of my right hand and my right lower back. I also explained how my left knee sometimes felt as if there was a swelling behind it. There wasn't any that I could see but it felt like there was. The doctor tapped away on the computer keyboard updating my medical records as I rattled off my symptoms. She then filled out a form and instructed me to make an appointment at reception to have blood drawn for the blood work she would be ordering on my behalf. The results would be back in a few days and I was to make another appointment to see her so we could review the results. The doctor would also have a look at my knee if the symptoms were still present.

Now I have no medical background, but I suspect the good doctor was looking for evidence of arthritis. My mother was afflicted and complained daily about it. Frankly, I don't like this latest twist in my personal medical drama. I'm trying to get back into shape and I don't need my body rebelling. Well, it can grumble all it wants. I'm still going to do my Wii Fit Plus training and anything else I can find to help me reach my personal goals.

Speaking of which, I didn't lose any weight this week. I find that disappointing because I was really good about eating more healthily. I didn't have any crisps or chocolate and I stuck to fruit, veg and wholegrain cereals. I did manage to lose 1/8" off my waist though so that's something to be grateful for.

Measurements:

Bust:   41 7/8" (104.7 cm)           Height: 5'6"
Waist: 36 3/8" (90.93 cm)          BMI: 32.06
Hips:   45 1/2" (113.75 cm)     Weight: 14st, 1lb (197lb)

Wii Fit Plus:
Centre of Gravity (COG)
L:  50.9%        R: 49.1%

Balance Test:
Agility:  18; Previously 17          Memory Test:  22; Previously 25

Wii Fit Age:  32

GOALS FOR THE FOLLOWING WEEK:

1) Come up with a 'Plan B'
2) Do at least 3 work-outs this week
3) Lose at least 1 lb.

Wii Fit Plus Check-In: 8 April 2010

2010-04-12T18:56:00.003+01:00

Off to a good start. I've met nearly all the goals I set for myself last week. I've lost one pound (yay-me) but I only managed two Wii Fit Plus and Balance Boardsessions (boo). It's difficult to get Wii time when you're sharing one TV set with four other people. It's obvious I'm going to need a 'Plan B' for those times when I can't get the TV.

I was hoping to have lost a little around the waist and hips. I know a pound isn't much but it still would have been nice.  In my defense, my period did come on today with a vengence after a five-month hiatus. It looks like the menopause is starting.  Between the water retention, cramps, backache, bloating and swelling, I'm feeling pretty grizzly right now.

I have mixed feelings about this new phase I'm entering. On the one hand I'm looking forward to wearing silky, white underwear with confidence; but on the other it's a reminder that time is marching on and if I don't hurry up and decide what I want to be when I grow up, time is going to march right on by without me.

Measurements:

Bust: 41 7/8" (107 cm)               Height: 5'6"
Waist: 36 1/2" (91.25 cm)          BMI: 32.06
Hips: 45 1/2" (113.75 cm)          Weight: 14st, 1lb (197lb)

Wii Fit Plus:

Centre of Gravity (COG)
L: 49.1% R: 50.9%

Balance Test:
Single Leg: 61%          Dual Balance: 30/30

Wii Fit Age: 62

GOALS FOR THE FOLLOWING WEEK:
1) Come up with a 'Plan B'
2) Do at least 3 work-outs this week
3) Lose at least 1 lb.

An Easter Sunday Revelation

2010-04-07T23:07:00.000+01:00

Wednesday, 7 April 2010

Hope everyone had a nice Easter.

I got two lovely chocolate eggs from my husband and kids. Now I do love me some chocolate. And the Baileys egg my husband presented me with was delectable. But while I was loving the creamy texture and hating the guilt it brings, I had something of an epiphany. It occurred to me that just because the Easter Bunny brings us lots of chocolate on Easter Sunday, it didn't mean I had to scarf the whole lot on Easter Sunday. That might seem like a no-brainer to the majority of you but to a chocoholic like me, this was a real eye-opener.

And with that thought came action. After slamming the eggs against the floor a few times, I managed to get them down to bite-sized pieces. I then divided them up evenly, put them into plastic bags and hid them out of sight in the cupboard. My plan was to treat myself to one bag a day. With a bit of discipline (OK a lot of discipline) on my part, these chocolate pieces should last me at least a week, maybe ten days.

I had a really good Wii Fit Plus session today. I couldn't be asked to work with Ramona today so I opted for some aerobics and balance games instead. The Hula Hoop was a good warm-up as was the Basic Step. I had to give the Boxing a miss though. I've had a painful elbow since Sunday. Throwing punches was out of the question. Guess I should see the doctor about that.

I think I'm finally getting the hang of Heading that football. I actually scored double digits. 49 points to be exact. And I unlocked advanced levels on Tightrope Tension and Snowboarding. Woo-Hoo.

And...my Wii Fitpiggy's gone bronze. You know what that means?

Seriously, do you? Cause I haven't a clue.

(Photo by Metro,
flickr.com)

Wii Fit Plus Check-In: 1 April 2010

2010-04-03T12:08:00.003+01:00

Wii Fit Plus Measurements:
Bust:   41 7/8" (107 cm)             Height: 5'6"
Waist: 36 1/2" (91.25 cm)         BMI: 32.17
Hips:   45 1/2" (113.75 cm)         Weight: 14st, 2lb (198lb)

April Fool!

No…no, I’m lying. These are my actual statistics. (self-pitying sigh) Because of the excess baggage I am carrying, I will be referring to these updates as ‘check-ins’, and will continue to do so until further notice.  Clearly those extra sit-ups the night before didn’t help much.

OK, I wasn’t expecting to drop a dress size after going nuts with the food and the eating last week, but I was really disappointed to see how much it affected my waist line and BMI. On the bright side(?), since my primary goal is to strengthen my body and become more mobile, I think I’m making some headway there.

Wii Fit Plus Stats:

Centre of Gravity (COG)
L: 45.8%           R: 54.2%

Balance Test:
Agility:        17/17
Prediction:   8.49 Time Held

Wii Fit Age: 53

53? Can you believe it? My balance is a bit off-centre but that’s not news. It’s always going to be an issue. That was the main reason I started the Wii Fit Plus programme in the first place; to either overcome my limitations or learn to work around them. In that respect, I think I’ve acquitted myself nicely. Well, on the Agility Test anyway. The Prediction Test though is going to take some practice.

Despite that, I’m starting to notice some subtle changes already. My abs and quads are starting to tone up. I’m making more of an effort to stand and sit straighter and my walk is becoming more fluid, less stiff.

GOALS FOR THE FOLLOWING WEEK:

1) Do at least 3 proper Wii Fit Plus     work-outs this week; more would be a bonus, but no less than 3.

2) Lose at least 1 lb.

Judgment Day

2010-03-31T21:09:00.000+01:00

Just a quick note to let you know tomorrow I'll be posting new stats. And I am dreading it. I've kept up with the routine well enough. I managed to squeeze in three sessions, but I may have overindulged a bit. It was our 20th wedding anniversary last week and between the lovely meals out and the gifts of chocolate from well wishers, I lost control.

Wish me luck. I'm going to go do some sit-ups. Maybe I can trim a few millimetres before I take my measurements tomorrow.

My Wii Fit Plus Routine-A Review

2010-03-26T23:27:00.001Z

Today I tried out my personal Wii Fit Plus routine. I definitely set myself a challenge when I put this programme together.

I pieced together a personalized workout routine using the My Routine option on my Wii Fit Plus. From the selection of yoga poses and muscle-building exercises on offer, I selected ones that would give me an all-body workout with special emphasis on improving balance. Here’s how my first session went:

I did really well with the Half Moon, Warrior, Sun Salutation, Chair and Triangle Poses. I used to do yoga during my teens and twenties and I was quite pleased to find out I hadn’t completely lost my suppleness. Ramona, my Wii trainer, kept complimenting me on my posture. The Sun Salutation presented on the Wii Fit Plus is an abbreviated version of the 12-step Salutation I used to do. Considering how out of shape I am, this is a blessing.

The Tree and Standing Knee Poses were challenging to say the least. It fact, they were nearly impossible for me to do. With a bit of effort, I could maintain my balance on my left leg, but I struggled terribly with my weaker right leg. I kept swaying and even fell off the balance board a few times.

After the yoga section, came the muscle exercises. The Torso Waist Twist and Lunge were easy enough to do. The Jackknife, like the Sun Salutation was, modified, (thank the Lord) but I could still feel the muscles being worked. I did the Tricep Extension with 3kg weights. They were a bit heavy and I wobbled a bit towards the end, but I managed to get through the exercise. The Parellel Stretch was quite difficult. So much so that I couldn’t hold the position for the full count. I’ll have to gradually build up my time.

My balance issues became apparent again when I attempted the Single Leg Lift, Single Leg Twist and Sideways Leg Lift. I acquitted myself nicely on my left leg but fell all over the place when I tried the right side. But the worst, the most beastly exercise was the Press Up and Side Twist.

I am not blessed with upper body strength so Press-Ups are something I really need to work hard at. Consistently. It’s been at least two, three years since I’d done Press-Ups with any regularity and my arms have dwindled down some. But I gave it the old college try. And failed miserably.

First, I just couldn’t keep my hands on the Wii Balance Board and do Press-Ups. The board was just too narrow. When I tried to position my hands in a comfortable position to do a proper Press-Up they were off the Board entirely. This caused Ramona to enquire, loudly, if I were still in the room. I didn’t even try to do the twisty part. I just didn’t have the will.

OK, maybe this programme is ambitious. But I’m going to continue for the next six weeks and then re-assess it.

It’s time for me to go for a warm soak.

Day Two: I’m Organized...Now What?

2010-03-25T18:16:00.001Z

OK, so technically it hasn’t been a day since I last posted. Let’s just say this was one of those really long Biblical days before the sun and moon were created.

It’s seems I underestimated just how long banishing the clutter in my life would take. I had mail piled up so high my youngest daughter swore she saw Ghurkhas trying to scale its peak. Funny. Real funny.

Although it took me ages to come out from under, I haven’t been totally ignoring my Wii Fit Plus. I just haven’t been as good about it as I set out to be.

As planned, I went through every routine and exercise the Wii Fit Plus had. I must say I was impressed with the range of exercises you get. I particularly liked the aerobics. The Hula Hoop was fun and I liked the Step Aerobics. I don't think jogging is going to work out, though. I’ve never been a fan of running anywhere. And the symbolism of running to nowhere was just is a source of irritation to me. The boxing was enjoyable but I couldn’t seem to get the timing or the patterns right. Coach wasn't very impressed with me.

The balance games were OK but I think it might be more fun to compete with other people. I totally stunk at heading the football. I don't think I even scored in the double digits. I started to come unstuck when they began pelting me with shoes. But I completely lost it when endangered animals were chucked at me. But I take comfort in the knowledge that my antics helped bring joy and laughter to those around me.

Sorting through all those routines and exercises took me a couple of days. I had to squeeze it in between my out-of-home job, my in-the-home job, family time and, of course, getting organized. By the end of it though, I did manage to set up my own regime using the 'My Routine' option. Eighteen yoga poses and muscle developing exercises make up a routine lasting 30 minutes.

MY ROUTINE

Yoga: Half Moon Pose          Muscle: Single Leg Extension

          Warrior Pose                          Press Ups

          Tree Pose                              Torse & Waist Twists

          Sun Salutation                        Jacknife

          Standing Knee Pose                Lunge

          Chair Pose                             Single Leg Twist

          Triangle                                Sideways Leg Lift

          Dog Pose                             Parellel Stretch

                                                      Tricep Extension

I tried to balance my routine so I would get an all-over body workout instead of just concentrating on one set of muscles. I did however put emphasis on exercises that would help with my balance as this is a major issue of mine.

I had intended to do My Routine at least three times a week but reality kept intruding. That and my oldest daughter who, when she’s home, gets to the Wii Fit Plus before I do. Despite this I did manage to work my routine once or twice a week. Better than not at all. Now that the clutter is gone from my house and my mind, I can make the Wii Fit Plus more of a priority.

Here are my latest stats to date:

Measurements:

Bust: 41 3/4" (106 cm)     Height: 5'6"

Waist: 35 1/8" (87 cm)     BMI: 31.85

Hips: 45 1/2" (115 cm)     Weight: 14st, 2lb (198lb) -1 lb

Balance Test:

Single Leg: 75%     Memory: 22

Wii Fit Age: 31

Hmmm. I seemed to have aged a little there. Lost one pound. Not great, but considering I hadn’t worked out the way I wanted to, a pound is pretty good. At least I didn’t gain weight. My BMI is down slightly and I lost a whole 1/8th inch off my waist.

OK, so it’s not brilliant but I’ll take whatever good news I can get and use it as motivation. I mean, just think what I could achieve if I really made the effort?

Day One: Let's Get Organized

2010-03-01T22:29:00.004Z

I'm on holiday from work this week and I plan on using the extra time I'll be at home to prepare for change. If I'm going to make a success of the Wii Fit Plus routine, I have got to get rid of the distractions in my life. And if I can't get rid of them, then I need to make them less...distracting.

Today, I started with my biggest distraction. The computer. I opened my email account and looked at all the junk I had been holding on to. I tend to scan emails quickly and if it looks interesting I keep it with the intention of reading it more closely 'later' But I never do. They just pile up taking up space and weighing on my conscience. I realized that if an email isn't important enough for me to attend to there and then, it's not important enough for me to save at all. So out they went. I unsubscribed from newsletters that I no longer cared about so I wouldn't get bogged down again. That little exercise not only took a load off my email account but also off my mind. Next I needed to address my issues with the Internet.

It's shocking how easy it is lose time surfing the 'Net. I say I'm doing research for articles and I do...for a bit. But the truth is I get distracted by 'shiny objects'. I'm setting strict time limits for myself where I do nothing but actual work. No surfing on the 'Net and NO on-line games. That time will be devoted to work and nothing else. And, no overtime. If the work doesn't get done within the allotted time, then it will have to wait until the following day. Clearly I would need to learn to prioritise my work. This was only Step One. I would need to make more changes towards making the Wii Fit Plus part of my daily routine, but at least I've begun.

With the extra time I made for myself, I decided to try every single exercise and game the Wii Fit Plus had to offer in an effort to put together a fitness programme that I knew I could stick to. This may take awhile but at least I can get some starting stats so I can mark my progress:

Measurements:
Bust: 41 3/4" (106 cm)                             Height: 5'6"
Waist: 35 1/2" (90 cm)                             BMI: 31.96
Hips: 45 1/2" (115 cm)                             Weight: 14st, 3lb (199lb)

Balance Test:
Basic Balance: 26.02                              Judgement: 19/20

Wii Fit Age: 28

Ouch. This does not make for pleasant reading. I've really gone downhill over the last few years. (So how did I get a Wii Age of 28?!) Well, there's no point in whining about it. What's done is done and now I have to undo it. At least now I know what I'm up against.

I'm done here till next time. In the meanwhile, I'm going to find something to munch on that isn't crisps, biscuits or chocolate. I think I saw an apple somewhere in the back of the fridge...

How to Avoid the Wii Fit Plus

2010-02-26T16:15:00.003Z

Before I begin, let me apologise for the long lapse between my first post and now. It wasn't lack of dedication that kept me away. Villainous circumstances plotted against me in a dastardly attempt to sabotage my efforts and divert my attention. And it worked a treat, I gotta tell ya.

It all started with a power failure which lasted most of the day and put me wa-a-ay behind schedule. That meant that I spent the whole of the following day catching up on all the household chores. No time for Wii Fit Plus or Wii Fit blog, I'm afraid.

Then Valentine's Day came along. My husband Awesome Dude, unbeknownst to me, had arranged a romantic evening for the two of us. I was touched by this gesture as usually it's me who has to make the arrangements whenever we go out. This time he did it all by himself. (Bless him) Only now, I had to sort out the kids' dinner AND get ready for our night out. Wii Fit Plus never crossed my mind. On the plus side, I did order a tasty yet healthy meal. King scallops for the appetizer followed by a simple lemon sole, baked and served with a selection of fresh veg. I was so proud of myself. So proud in fact that I treated for myself to a creme brulee for dessert. Well, it was Valentine's after all.

The following Monday, of course, I began again. I got off to a good start. I had oatmeal for breakfast. For someone who stopped having breakfast about 36 years ago, that's quite a lifestyle change. I must admit it does make a difference. I feel more energetic at work and it keeps my hunger at bay till lunchtime.

I had a play around on the Wii Fit Plus that afternoon. Did a couple of routines aimed at improving balance and posture, played a few games. It was only 15-20 minutes, but I did feel better afterwards. Not just physically but emotionally too. I didn't have the sense of guilt that had been nagging me all weekend. It was replaced by a sense of achievement and well-being at having done something towards my reaching my goal.

Had another go the Wii Fit Plus on Tuesday. This time I tried a few yoga positions. I used to be quite good at yoga in my younger days. But then I graduated high school and entered the Real World. Funny, I don't remember these moves being quite so hard to maintain.  Felt really good afterwards, like I was getting somewhere. But I forgot it was Pancake Day and my hubby flips a mean pancake. I overindulged. I must have had about four of them with cherry filling. So gorgeous, yuuuummmmm.
But it was a short-lived pleasure.  The guilt soon returned because I felt I had negated any benefits I had gained from my Wii workout.

Woke up the next day and realised that it was Ash Wednesday. What a good day to get back on the horse again. I can give up the sin foods for Lent and really work the Wii Fit Plus thing for 40 days. By then not only will I have slimmed down and toned up, but these new habits should become as firmly ingrained in my daily routine as brushing my teeth and combing my hair. Well, that was the theory anyway. Unfortunately, real life keeps getting in the way of my good intentions.

Friday, my daughter, Sleeper Girl, came down with a virus.  While spending the weekend looking after her, I found myself slipping into the old habit of just grabbing whatever was quick and easy. That usually meant a bag of crisps or a chocolate bar. And, yes, the Wii Fit Plus routine was put on the back burner. Again.  The only exercise I got was climbing up and down the stairs to bring Sleeper Girl her meds and some light meals. Actually I can't even refer to this as exercise. It only counts if you run up and down the stairs. This is something I am no longer capable of given the weakness in my right leg.

By Monday, Sleeper Girl was on the mend. Start again? Why bother?  The next day was my birthday and I knew I would never deny myself treats and snacks.

Well, there you have it. Every excuse you could possibly need to avoid the Wii Fit Plus. But don't just take my word for it. Try them out for yourself. With very little perseverance and practice you too can turn your Wii Fit Plus with Balance Board into an expensive paperweight and/or doorstop.

Next time I'll tell you how I stopped avoiding the Wii Fit Plus and started getting my husband's money's worth out of it. (It was a gift, so technically, it's his money.)

Introducing...Me

2010-02-10T23:47:00.003Z

Hello, everyone.

Just thought I'd open with a little background information about myself and my reasons for starting this blog.

About four years ago, I noticed that my walk was becoming less certain and the fingers of my right hand were tingling slightly. These early symptoms were so slight there were times I thought I was imagining them.

As time went on, I began to have trouble walking upstairs and holding things in my right hand. I went to see the doctor who then referred me to a neurologist. After doing an MRI scan, the neurologist discovered that some discs in my neck had prolapsed. In short, the vertebrae in my neck were now crushing the nerves that controlled my right leg and hand. I was scheduled for surgery but warned that the operation was to prevent further damage. There would be some improvement once the pressure was taken off the nerves but I would never be the same again.

The operation was successful.  I was walking confidently the morning after the surgery and was able to hold my coffee cup in my right hand again.

Over the following 18 months my condition improved.  Then the symptoms started to return.  Another disc had prolapsed and another operation was needed.  My condition has now improved to the point were the limp is barely noticeable and my right hand is more agile. Sometimes I can even feel all five fingers again.

Since the first operation occurred, I've become a total couch potato.  I found that because of permanent nerve damage I could no longer be as physically active as I once was. Depression and frustration soon set in which I treated with food, food and more food. The weight piled on which only served to fuel my depression and frustration. I was caught in a vicious cycle.

On Christmas Day 2009 my husband, Awesome Dude, presented me with a Wii Fit Plus with Balance Board(I tried not to read too much in to it.) 'I thought you would find it fun,' he said. I thanked him and opened it straightaway. Realising I had no real knowledge of things Wii, I passed it on to my son, the Wii Master, to work his Wii magic.

Awesome Jr. quickly sorted out a Mii for...me and I inputted my vitals. It was certainly disheartening to see that my BMI was not ideal and my Wii Mii resembled a suet dumpling with arms and legs. Still, one must know what one is up against. At least my weight wasn't too bad. About what I expected. I decided there and then that I wasn't going to let my husband's gift go to waste. I was going to get back into shape. I wasn't sure what shape exactly but anything had to be better than the shape I was in now.

I've always had the desire to get back in shape. Just not the means. I can't go on five-mile walks anymore because one mile is all I can handle before the limp becomes more pronounced. I tried dance classes and only succeeded in pulling a muscle in my back.  I was too out of condition to get in condition.

But now with the Wii Fit Plus I have the means to start pulling myself together. And by posting my progress on this blog, I have the motivation to stick with it.  But first, I had to check with my doctor and my physiotherapist. (It's always a good idea to do that before you start any type of fitness programme.)

My Wii Fit Plus Log

Wii Fit Plus Check-In: 09 July and 16 July 2010

Completing the Master Plan

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Wii Fit Plus Check-In: 02 July 2010

First Training Sesssion at Impressions

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Wii Fit Plus Check-In: 25 June 2010

Impressions…So Far So Good

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Step One: Making The Call

Calling In The Professionals

Back To Square One

Plan B Is A Walk in the Park

Wii Fit Plus Check-In: 30 April 2010

Well What Do You Know? The Stuff Works!

Wii Fit Plus Check-In: 22 April 2010

Blood Work Results

Wii Fit Plus Check-In: 15 April 2010

Wii Fit Plus Check-In: 8 April 2010

An Easter Sunday Revelation

Wii Fit Plus Check-In: 1 April 2010

Judgment Day

My Wii Fit Plus Routine-A Review

Day Two: I’m Organized...Now What?

Day One: Let's Get Organized

How to Avoid the Wii Fit Plus

Introducing...Me