I think it's obnoxious in a way that is fun to make fun of. I can't deny that I am losing weight and gaining muscle.
Xander: Look who's got a bad case of Dark Prince envy. Dracula: Leave us. Xander: No, we're not going to "Leabbb you." And where'd you get that accent, Sesame Street? "One, Two, Three - three victims! Maw ha ha!"
'Lessons'
Gaming 1: You are likely to be eaten by a grue
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Laga - Mar 12, 2009 12:25:24 pm PDT #1708 of 26133
You should know I'm a big deal in the Resistance.
Volans - Mar 12, 2009 2:34:00 pm PDT #1709 of 26133
move out and draw fire
You know how the wii fit says that while working out you should visualize your ideal body?
I have no problem with this - I visualize Jared Padalecki.
Laga - Mar 12, 2009 3:07:54 pm PDT #1710 of 26133
You should know I'm a big deal in the Resistance.
Sometimes I wonder whether the wii means to inhabit or to seduce but I think Linda Hamilton circa Terminator 2 satisfies both those requirements... on the other hand I think I'm dreaming if I really believe I could ever look like that.
Connie Neil - Mar 12, 2009 3:25:49 pm PDT #1711 of 26133
brillig
Linda Hamilton circa Terminator 2
Yeah. Woof.
Volans - Mar 12, 2009 6:41:35 pm PDT #1712 of 26133
move out and draw fire
OK, I'm with you there. And it's attainable within the parameters of normal human possibility.
How do you work your arms on the Wii Fit? Pushups?
ETAXpost from Movies:
I did just play the demo game on Xbox, first as Rorschach (who apparently farts as his special combat power - the DH rolled his eyes and said "I cast Stinking Cloud"), and then as Nite Owl. Mal, behind me, said "It's Batman! Mom, let's watch Batman beat up bad guys!"
However, the game is just another stupid button-masher.
Laga - Mar 12, 2009 8:17:11 pm PDT #1713 of 26133
You should know I'm a big deal in the Resistance.
There are a lot of ways to work your arms with the wii fit, there are push ups, tricep extensions, a couple of yoga moves, and I lurve rhythm boxing.
Tom Scola - Mar 13, 2009 5:50:20 am PDT #1714 of 26133
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Laga - Mar 13, 2009 11:00:41 am PDT #1715 of 26133
You should know I'm a big deal in the Resistance.
further proof the wii fit works: I've lost three inches off my waist in a month.
Atropa - Mar 13, 2009 12:01:20 pm PDT #1716 of 26133
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.
further proof the wii fit works: I've lost three inches off my waist in a month.
Laga, what all are you doing on the Wii Fit? Like, how long do you use it each day, and what games are you primarily playing? Because if the Wii Fit will help me take 3" off of my waist, I am aaaaaaaalll for it.
Laga - Mar 13, 2009 12:34:22 pm PDT #1717 of 26133
You should know I'm a big deal in the Resistance.
I've set a goal of an average of 30 minutes a day (including 4 minutes of balance games for a cool down) so if I skip a day, I do 45 minutes the next two days.
I pretty much follow the same framework every day:
Advanced Step
Strength exercise, followed by the yoga pose the wii suggests goes with the strength exercise. (I do Warrior/Lunge about every other day alternating with Half Moon/Single Leg Twist.)
Rhythym Boxing (10 minutes) [I'm not sure what difference it makes, but I'm not punching the same way the miis do. I throw karate-style punches and try to concentrate on my form. (unless D is watching, then I concentrate on punching really hard!)
Strength exercise, followed by the yoga pose the wii suggests goes with the strength exercise.
If it's not time for cooldown yet I'll add a number of minutes of hula hoop to make my total at least 26.
cooldown is pretty much always: Ski Slalom, Penguin Slide, Ski Jump.
I've also changed my diet: no more huge portions, more fruits and veggies, but I haven't gone crazy, I had Taco Bell last night, but I only had a Mexican Pizza where I used to have that and an enchirito.
I only do the fit test once a week, I heard if you weigh yourself every day it's easy to get discouraged because your weight can fluctuate during the day.
edit: in the interest of full disclosure, it's possible the tape was tighter today than it was the first time I took my measurements so I've probably lost more like 2 1/2 inches.