For those of you that know me, you know that I don't follow trends too closely. I am not the sort of person that will jump to buy, get or read something that is all the rage. This is one of the reasons that I have never read or seen a Harry Potter book or movie. I am sure that I am missing out on a really good read, but I am okay with that. Maybe someday when it is far on the back burner I will finally pick one up, but until then I am okay with missing out. So it was with quite a bit of trepidation that I purchased a Wii fit game.
Several years ago, I was an avid Jazzerciser. Before Bailey, I was even toned and working with a trainer! Five times a week, sometimes more, I would be there working out. But then again, I had one child, no jobs, more time or so it seemed.
Now I am needing something to help! Something that will move me away from this computer and into motion. A desperate call for help!!! So I bought a Wii Fit. On Ebay even...I am telling you... I was desperate!
And I love it! It is so much fun. Even when I am so ready to head upstairs to watch a show or just lie in bed reading, I stop and head down to the family room. There are nights when I just stay for 20-25 minutes of aerobic activity but then there are days when I walk or more appropriately, limp away with aerobic, strength training and yoga all done in 45 minutes or more.
There is a problem though.
Actually 3 problems.
Dillon, Bailey and Avery.
They don't want me to use THEIR Wii. They get jealous and continue to ask me when it is their turn. Can I play now? Mom! Aren't you done yet???? Or with Avery, she has to be right in my way, holding her own remote and stepping on the step. The other day I had to do a whole 25 minute aerobic workout while HOLDING HER! Jealous, that little one! But I figured it was like holding a 25 pound weight and did not feel guilty that the workout was so short.
So now I feel like it is my dirty little secret that I have to hide. I do it when they are at school, when Avery is napping or late at night when they are sleeping. They can't know that I have been there playing with their toy.
They might get jealous that I am better than them at the hoola hoops!
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woah!!! Cool, Tara! Good for you! Chuck was telling me that Lorie is into Guitar Hero...or something like that...wait. Does Lorie read your blog??? Sorry if I outed you, Lorie!
Good job Tara!!
Ha! Mine don't like it when I use the Wii, either, so I do it after they leave in the morning. I'm impressed at your dedication, though; I don't get to it that often!
Go Tara!! I love my wii fit. The boys don't mind if I play it though. Usually they are cheering me on! ;-) Hopefully yours will get to that point soon!
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