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Not even...Ryan Block. I am still waiting for his post review of Wii Fit so he can show us how much weight he lost ;-/

I know I'm gonna get low ranked, but, Truth be told, if you really want weight loss GET DANCE DANCE REVOLUTION.

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ARE YOU MAD?! ]]>Dec 10th 2008 10:05AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/10/swiitboard-the-sweeter-way-to-get-fit-on-the-wii/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/10/swiitboard-the-sweeter-way-to-get-fit-on-the-wii/
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It's just an exercise gadget, it's not magic. If it works for you, if it motivates you, and if it provides enough workout that it pushes you past your current fitness level (certainly you won't get any real benefit if you're already in great shape!), it can be useful. For us, it got the ball rolling and now we eat better, and we're more active. The same as if we had started with brisk walking, jogging, or cycling or any other "entry level" excercise routine. Best $100 I ever spent, probably.

The blog Karen linked is almost word for word the story the wife and I would tell. The final wrap-up from the blog:

"In conclusion, Wii Fit works. But like any exercise it only works if the person using it is willing to put in the effort. I could have achieved the same results simply by doing sit-ups and push-ups everyday, and going for a run. In fact, that may have let me obtain even better results. However I don’t realistically believe that I would have had enough motivation to do that."

"Wii Fit works because it shows me everyday how much I weigh, how much time I’ve invested, and how well I am doing on my exercises. It also keeps fantastic records that I can look back on and it makes charts showing my progress (or lack thereof)."

"The balance board is nothing magical. Just by standing on it you don’t get a better body. You have to put in the time. What Wii Fit tries to do is to make that time enjoyable, and for me it accomplished that goal. To say that Wii Fit made me thinner is giving it too much credit. I made me thinner, but Wii Fit helped."

You see the same things in the DDR stories - it starts with the gadget, and as you become more aware and confident diet improves, and other exercise and activities become part of the lifestyle. You just have to find something you'll stick to long enough to get the ball rolling. I think I may pick up the DDR for our Wii - looks like a fun addition to our routines.]]>Dec 10th 2008 11:18AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/10/swiitboard-the-sweeter-way-to-get-fit-on-the-wii/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/10/swiitboard-the-sweeter-way-to-get-fit-on-the-wii/Dec 10th 2008 11:28AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/10/swiitboard-the-sweeter-way-to-get-fit-on-the-wii/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/10/swiitboard-the-sweeter-way-to-get-fit-on-the-wii/Dec 10th 2008 11:42AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/10/swiitboard-the-sweeter-way-to-get-fit-on-the-wii/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/10/swiitboard-the-sweeter-way-to-get-fit-on-the-wii/Dec 10th 2008 8:58AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/10/swiitboard-the-sweeter-way-to-get-fit-on-the-wii/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/10/swiitboard-the-sweeter-way-to-get-fit-on-the-wii/Dec 10th 2008 9:06AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/10/swiitboard-the-sweeter-way-to-get-fit-on-the-wii/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/10/swiitboard-the-sweeter-way-to-get-fit-on-the-wii/Dec 10th 2008 9:13AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/10/swiitboard-the-sweeter-way-to-get-fit-on-the-wii/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/10/swiitboard-the-sweeter-way-to-get-fit-on-the-wii/Dec 10th 2008 9:30AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/10/swiitboard-the-sweeter-way-to-get-fit-on-the-wii/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/10/swiitboard-the-sweeter-way-to-get-fit-on-the-wii/Dec 10th 2008 12:53PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/10/swiitboard-the-sweeter-way-to-get-fit-on-the-wii/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/10/swiitboard-the-sweeter-way-to-get-fit-on-the-wii/Dec 10th 2008 10:38AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/10/swiitboard-the-sweeter-way-to-get-fit-on-the-wii/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/10/swiitboard-the-sweeter-way-to-get-fit-on-the-wii/
That explains all the Apple loving... :\
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