Welcome to the GMO Blog! This is Tiffani - Publisher of GMO. Thanks for stopping by to help a sister out with her Wii Fit journey. Like I promised, I will be updating my progress here weekly, starting....NOW!
March 16
Day 1: Ok, I am about to get REAL open (like Oprah on TV with no make-up on open). I am 5'3 and currently weigh 145 pounds. Yeah I said it, lol.
Today, I am setting up everything -- as I have had the program for a couple of weeks and am just now taking the plastic off the "game." (I have been boxing with Wii Sports almost nightly though - does that count?).
I want to lose 10 pounds in time for bathing suit season, which we all know is hard. When your goal is like 50 pounds, you start losing weight like immediately, but when you just want to lose a few it seems like you NEVER see the results! Am I right?!
Ok, so as soon as I stop typing, I will be participating in my first Wii Fit session with only my cat Tauffy as a witness. I will log back in and tell you all how it went. In the meantime, share with me your fitness goals (you don't have to be quite as open as I am!) and suggestions for taking off the pounds. Have you tried Wii Fit and if so, can you give me some hints on how to work the system? Ha Ha.
Ok, here goes nothing....
March 21
Ok, so I haven't updated my progress because, well... I slacked the last couple of days. One night I was working on the budgets for next issue and the next I was on the phone, having a great convo for a very long time (TMI? LOL) and the next.... well, I didn't get around to it! BUT, today I did Wii Fitt It (my own saying, don't steal it!) for a full 30 mins! So here are my SAD but true facts:
My BMI is 3 points higher than it should be for my weight and height to be considered "normal" - I am, alas overweight ...tears....sobs.....ok. It gets worse.
My Wii Fit Age is .... 41. I mean I know many fierce women who are in their 4o's and DOING It, but uh...your girl is 27. That is NOT what's up. lol!
So I set my goal to lose 6 pounds in a month -- I know I said 10 up top and I plan to still reach that, but if I lose 6 pounds on the Wii Fit in that time I will have lowered my BMI to a "normal" level and I figure, hey - baby steps - right??
Today's workout included Yoga (I am a BEAST at that Warrior and Sunset pose but that Tree....not so much, LOL), Step (pretty good), Hula Hoop (good) and Short Distance running (I think it was good, not sure about the system....).
So, I PROMISE to make updates to the blog at least weekly, but I will be doing it in the "Comments" sections unless something major happens. Please share your stories with me as you try to get fit (I know we are all in similar boats as summer is looming!) and offer me words of encouragement (I mean, this system done told your girl she's fat, off balance and 40! Help! lol)
Come On! Wii Fit It with Tiff! NOW!
I have never played with the Wii Fit game, however, I do have the regular Wii, and I had "Wii Arm" for two days after. Wii is a really fun game, and it doesn't even feel like you're working out. I played the tennis and boxing. I wish you well in accopmplishing your goal.
ReplyDeleteI think u look fine the way u are.
ReplyDeleteGirl! 145 pounds? You don't look it!
ReplyDeleteThank you girls -- I am getting really serious now since I have a trip planned for early April and I want to be hot pool-side, lol. And Christina, you know clothes hide a LOT, lol.
ReplyDeleteOh trust me, I know. Why do you think I wear loose fitting clothes half the time. LOL! :) But seriously, I need to lose some weight. Got a report from the doctor and it wasn't exactly what I expected. Why is it we have to face our own mortality to realize that we need to lose weight? :P
ReplyDeleteWe all hope it doesn't get to that point. I'm sure you will lose the weight needed to be healthy (and cute cause that is definitely a plus! lol). We will be each other's support system, call me when you're thinking of eating something bad for you and I will call you every time I slow down near a Popeyes, LOL.
ReplyDeleteAGH! I wish I read your post about a couple of hours ago. I just bought a pint of Haagen-Dazs Baileys Irish Cream! Day #1 of my weight loss journey and I already fell off the wagon. LOL! Oh well, I'll get back on track tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteAAAAAWWWWWW Christina!!! Call me the NEXT time you pass a freezer section! lol, But yeah, today is a new day and I know you will make it! Go to the top and read my (sad) progress - it should make you -- and all other Glossy readers -- feel better about themselves, lol.
ReplyDeleteAww...Tiff don't feel bad. One of my friend's bought Wii Fit and told me if you really want to beat yourself up and kill your self esteem, Wii Fit will do it. LOL! So don't beat yourself up. It's just a machine. I did better today. I walked on the treadmill for 35 minutes and did some strength training exercises. We are going to do this!!! :)
ReplyDeleteOk - I slacked yesterday, but I did some step and yoga on the Wii tonight -- with my mom looking on and laughing at me! What can you do? Ha! I'll be back on track tomorrow, at least 30 mins, I promise!!!!
ReplyDeleteHey Tiff girl!!! You don't look 145 at all....I am sure you reached your goal and look even fiercier than before!
ReplyDeleteHA! Um, I have lost a couple pounds - not quite my goal yet, but I am fierce, lol! Thank you Chrissy!
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