The Official Wii Fit Thread of Fat Americans (May 19th, $90)
#401
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Pixy was trying to weigh the BMI of a rain drop.
#402
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Originally Posted by rfduncan
Yes. He meant that a massive rain storm is coming so it was good that he moved the board from under a leak. Now why it was there in the first place and there was nothing placed to catch the leak at all is another question.
At first thought, It sounded like he lost his roof, or at least a portion of it, where the rain would have come down on his fit?
#403
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Originally Posted by superdeluxe
I did about 30 minutes yesterday of the aerobics, then wind down a little with some yoga stretching.
Wow, it was a great workout!
Wow, it was a great workout!
Ive been running on a treadmill regularly for months.. but after those 2 quick times doing basic run.. i can really feel it in my calves today.. havent felt that from the treadmill in months.. most be different portion of my calves thats that got worked while running in place as opposed to 'mock forward'
#404
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Originally Posted by rfduncan
Yes. He meant that a massive rain storm is coming so it was good that he moved the board from under a leak. Now why it was there in the first place and there was nothing placed to catch the leak at all is another question.
#405
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so.. i see the wii fit scale isnt very accurate
it had me down 4.4lbs.. i weighed on a real scale yesterday around the same time i played, and again today at the same time i played.. real weight diff was -0.8
big difference (not to mention being 4-6 lbs lower than my real scale)
it had me down 4.4lbs.. i weighed on a real scale yesterday around the same time i played, and again today at the same time i played.. real weight diff was -0.8
big difference (not to mention being 4-6 lbs lower than my real scale)
#406
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Originally Posted by twikoff
so.. i see the wii fit scale isnt very accurate
it had me down 4.4lbs.. i weighed on a real scale yesterday around the same time i played, and again today at the same time i played.. real weight diff was -0.8
big difference (not to mention being 4-6 lbs lower than my real scale)
it had me down 4.4lbs.. i weighed on a real scale yesterday around the same time i played, and again today at the same time i played.. real weight diff was -0.8
big difference (not to mention being 4-6 lbs lower than my real scale)
Many people have those big differences when they are using the balance board on carpet, try putting the legs on (that seemed to solve it for many)
#408
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ok.. just weighed in again with the legs on
that made a big difference.. got me to about a pound below my scale upstairs.. which is probably pretty accurate
of course.. it shows alot of weight gain so my chart really sucks now
and i went from normal to overweight
that made a big difference.. got me to about a pound below my scale upstairs.. which is probably pretty accurate
of course.. it shows alot of weight gain so my chart really sucks now

and i went from normal to overweight

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I've got the legs on mine, and it seems that I weigh less than I should, but it's probably accurate since I haven't been taking care of myself and eating well lately.
I like most of the exercises and get a really good workout from them, but some of them don't seem to use or need the balance board, like the jackknives. The push-up and plank exercise really kills the palms of your hands. You can see the imprint of where the balance board gripping bumps pressed into your hands. Most of the balance games are really poor as far as response goes, especially the soccer one. The hula hoop one seems to take too long to lean over to catch the hoops unless you lift your opposite foot clear off the board. Overall, I'm glad I bought it, especially if more games use it.
I like most of the exercises and get a really good workout from them, but some of them don't seem to use or need the balance board, like the jackknives. The push-up and plank exercise really kills the palms of your hands. You can see the imprint of where the balance board gripping bumps pressed into your hands. Most of the balance games are really poor as far as response goes, especially the soccer one. The hula hoop one seems to take too long to lean over to catch the hoops unless you lift your opposite foot clear off the board. Overall, I'm glad I bought it, especially if more games use it.
#410
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Originally Posted by sdcrym
I've got the legs on mine, and it seems that I weigh less than I should, but it's probably accurate since I haven't been taking care of myself and eating well lately.
I like most of the exercises and get a really good workout from them, but some of them don't seem to use or need the balance board, like the jackknives. The push-up and plank exercise really kills the palms of your hands. You can see the imprint of where the balance board gripping bumps pressed into your hands. Most of the balance games are really poor as far as response goes, especially the soccer one. The hula hoop one seems to take too long to lean over to catch the hoops unless you lift your opposite foot clear off the board. Overall, I'm glad I bought it, especially if more games use it.
I like most of the exercises and get a really good workout from them, but some of them don't seem to use or need the balance board, like the jackknives. The push-up and plank exercise really kills the palms of your hands. You can see the imprint of where the balance board gripping bumps pressed into your hands. Most of the balance games are really poor as far as response goes, especially the soccer one. The hula hoop one seems to take too long to lean over to catch the hoops unless you lift your opposite foot clear off the board. Overall, I'm glad I bought it, especially if more games use it.
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Prrrrrrobably safe for work:
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Last edited by story; 05-28-08 at 03:24 PM. Reason: To add the "probably safe for work" so people don't die...
#413
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Originally Posted by superdeluxe
Hrmmm, I'm not having any issues with the response. I wonder what factors contribute to those.
#415
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Originally Posted by Original Desmond
With the jogging, if you really focus on getting a decent knee lift, it can be a really good workout
Is there anyway to be able to run longer than 5 minutes or what not? I have opened the advanced 'jog' bit.
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Originally Posted by Ginwen
The first time I did the hula hoop, no problems bending from side-to-side to catch them. Ever since my guy just stands there or half-heartedly raises his arms to catch them a bit too late. Not sure what I'm doing wrong.
#417
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Originally Posted by dogmatica
Prrrrrrobably safe for work:
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Very nice.
#418
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wow
pretty cool. People are hacking the Balance boards to do other things:
Fly in Google Earth using the Wii Balance board:
http://hackedgadgets.com/2008/05/28/...balance-board/
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The possibilities are endless
pretty cool. People are hacking the Balance boards to do other things:
Fly in Google Earth using the Wii Balance board:
http://hackedgadgets.com/2008/05/28/...balance-board/
Matthieu Deru and Simon Bergweiler from the German Research Center have put together an impressive hack that allows you to Fly in Google Earth using the Wii Balance Board
"After hours of testing and C# coding, you can now use your Wii Balance Board as a new input device."
"After hours of testing and C# coding, you can now use your Wii Balance Board as a new input device."
The possibilities are endless
#419
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Finally got mine today! I had fun playing with it and did about 34 minutes of "training". I am sadly, "overweight".
Does anyone know if there is a way to edit your goal weight that you first entered during set-up? I could not find a place to do that and I think low-balled it for the 2 week period. (I am dieting as well.)
Does anyone know if there is a way to edit your goal weight that you first entered during set-up? I could not find a place to do that and I think low-balled it for the 2 week period. (I am dieting as well.)
#420
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Originally Posted by superdeluxe
I'm not at that point, I'm at the point where I am jogging, its a good workout.
Is there anyway to be able to run longer than 5 minutes or what not? I have opened the advanced 'jog' bit.
Is there anyway to be able to run longer than 5 minutes or what not? I have opened the advanced 'jog' bit.
#421
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Originally Posted by Jadzia
Finally got mine today! I had fun playing with it and did about 34 minutes of "training". I am sadly, "overweight".
Does anyone know if there is a way to edit your goal weight that you first entered during set-up? I could not find a place to do that and I think low-balled it for the 2 week period. (I am dieting as well.)
Does anyone know if there is a way to edit your goal weight that you first entered during set-up? I could not find a place to do that and I think low-balled it for the 2 week period. (I am dieting as well.)
I believe the fit told me I could change my settings in the Fit's options (which I think is back at the wii fit plaza)
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Originally Posted by BigDaddy
Very nice.

No wonder there are so many men interested in buying this for their wives/girlfriends.
They either already look great, and the men can just sit back and enjoy watching their women get "Wii Fit", or, they are wishing their women will look like that, so they can sit back and enjoy the view!

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Originally Posted by superdeluxe
I'm not at that point, I'm at the point where I am jogging, its a good workout.
Is there anyway to be able to run longer than 5 minutes or what not? I have opened the advanced 'jog' bit.
Is there anyway to be able to run longer than 5 minutes or what not? I have opened the advanced 'jog' bit.
I think the Island Run is 9 minutes. You also open up Free Run eventually.
#424
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Originally Posted by MadonnasManOne
Wow! Those hips don't lie! 
No wonder there are so many men interested in buying this for their wives/girlfriends.
They either already look great, and the men can just sit back and enjoy watching their women get "Wii Fit", or, they are wishing their women will look like that, so they can sit back and enjoy the view!

No wonder there are so many men interested in buying this for their wives/girlfriends.
They either already look great, and the men can just sit back and enjoy watching their women get "Wii Fit", or, they are wishing their women will look like that, so they can sit back and enjoy the view!

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Originally Posted by Jadzia
Does anyone know if there is a way to edit your goal weight that you first entered during set-up? I could not find a place to do that and I think low-balled it for the 2 week period. (I am dieting as well.)