Time for a new me ...

..... well, actually, a new Mii. On my run to Costco Wednesday night I decided it was time to do something about my sedentary lifestyle and it's accompanying aches & pains - so the Wii and Wii FitPlus just seemed to be the right answer. Justifications are many and run along the lines of: it's cheaper than a gym membership; I can do it on my own screwy schedule; I don't have to drive anywhere ($ saved); I don't need exercise clothing (more $ saved); I don't have to suffer feeling humilated by the cute young gym-rats; I don't do anything else for myself and my health (and Lord knows, my health needs improving); etc, etc, etc. Add to those the fact that the Wii is just plain fun!

It was after midnight by the time I had done my usual reading about how to hook it up. Then I had a bit of wrangling as I re-configured the existing DVD/VHS recorder hook-up - but once that was changed (and tested) the hook-up of the actual Wii went very smoothly. (Note: I haven't as yet installed the Wii Fit balance board.)

At last I was ready to play a game and have a bit of a work-out. First off had to be bowling (I spent a good portion of my teenage years in a bowling alley - enjoyed it a lot and carried a 180 average!) The first game went well and I thought it was going to be like taking candy from a baby - I rolled a 166. I should'a known better. Second game dropped to a 141. And third game went down to a 133. Oh my. Series total was 440 for an average of 147. I guess I shouldn't whine - after all, I haven't done any real bowling for over 40 years. And I am getting used to the feel & action of the Wii equipment. I could definitely tell that I was using muscles that I haven't used for quite a while.

Then I moved on to tennis (another sport I enjoyed as a teenager and young woman.) A bit more of a learning curve as far as the equipment - but I did get the hang of it. Well, losing 5 games straight doesn't exactly show proficiency, but I was able to volley for longer before making point-losing errors! And once again, I most definitely knew that I was working my body more than usual.

So, overall, after Day 1, I am quite pleased. Next workout begins in about 15 minutes!