Ok so we all know we're supposed to exercise but those moments that we feel well enough to are fleeting. Plus let's face it, walking on the treadmill is boring which does nothing to get your motivation up to do it! I joined a gym in May thinking if I paid to go (how many of us have had this thought?) I would go, but I have been a total of 6 times. Obviously this is not working out and is costing me about $12 per 35 minute walk on that damned treadmill. So my solution is to use my Wii instead.
I got the Wii for Christmas in 2008 but I got really sick in February 2009 so I didn't really get to use it. It's become a $250 Netflix streaming machine. A few weeks ago I started playing the Wii Sports games again and I am finally able to play for a little while plus it's a lot of fun. It gives you a lot more motivation to do something if it's fun. Is it the best exercise in the world? No probably not, but moving around a little is better than laying on the couch all day. Plus, if you only have the energy to play for 5 minutes you can and you didn't waste time and energy driving to the gym. Today I bought Just Dance 2 (yes I realize they came out with 3 but considering I'm behind the times, the less expensive version will do) and I played for 40 minutes!! It was sooooo much fun. Plus I have asked for the Wii Balance Board for my birthday so here's to more exercise and better health in 2012!
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