[Jeff]

So Santa got the kids Wii for Christmas. I know, I know. Santa doesn't want to deluge my kids with technology just yet, so we're a bit behind the times (though my daughter does have a DS).

Anyway - we got the Wii and the Wii fit Plus.

That thing is FUN!

Though I have to say, it calls you on the carpet if you aren't making progress toward your stated fitness goals. ("Please select the reason you gained weight, fatty, and I will tell you why that's bad.")

But the scale seems really accurate, and the games are really fun, though not overly physically challenging (the ones with a trainer are, however).

So if you're looking for something to slowly get you back into exercise, you know, that thing that's good for your heart? Pick up a Wii and Wii fit - you can find them used or refurbished on eBay and Amazon pretty cheaply.

I swear I'm waking up sore in the weirdest places because of this thing, but I can't wait to get up in the morning and hope on the balance board and see where I stand.

[CMoore416]

Inhad to laugh because it made my husbands Mii overweight and he isn't at all sO he was mad and we laugh because his Mii is round and waddles! Try dance party!

[Chaoticdopey]

watch out with it. ive seen many accidents. even once at a friends how. we call them "wii accidents" lets say if you are bowling or playing baseball the controler likes to slide and fly into tv's. thats a wii accident lol. ive seen it first hand. thats why i like the xbox connect. has games like the wii but its all motion activated, you are the controler

[Jeff]

Wow you are a worrier, Chaoticdopey.

I tried the Kinect, but it didn't seem as responsive. Plus my kids already had fallen in love with a few Wii games, so I wanted to give them that.

@CMoore - right? When it calculated my BMI my Mii went all Fat Albert and my kids laughed!

[DaniRae]

LMAO Jeff :p

I have heard great things about the Wii fit. We have the wii, and all the other gaming systems too lol :p They don't get used much but they are nice to have.

[Jeff]

@ Dani - I hear nothing but good things about it - I'm finding I love just checking in in the mornings to see how I'm doing - it charts your progress. Kinda cool.

[CMoore416]

My kids love Wii and we gave a ton of games. No or can beat my 7 year old at tennis and they have a blast playing it. I rent games at redbox to try them out. Yeah there is a strap to prevent tv accidents but I've seen a few ppl get clocked by a flying arm! Lol

[Katie]

Hmm. Maybe I should get a wii just to keep my 4 year old slightly still. She runs laps all the time around the house. ha its so crazy. Wii would keep her in the same room u say!

[dld]

Just dance is quite a workout too

[Amanda]

YESSS!!! Wii fit is GREAT! So glad your having fun and that the kids are enjoying thier present