So, I started the Wii Fit today. It is, in fact, a workout—but then again, I suppose that’s the point. Right now, my calf muscles feel seriously worked out.

I didn’t realize I couldn’t review individual exercise scores afterward, so next time I’ll jot them down during the session and come back to edit. From what I remember, the only two things I was really good at were the yoga breathing exercise and strength training squats.

Despite the good breathing score, I know I’ve got work to do in that area. The rating was mostly based on how well I balanced while breathing—not the breathing itself. I’m a lifelong mouth breather (ugh), and while I’m trying to change that, it’s not easy breaking a habit this old. At this point I’m seriously considering using packing tape or something to force it shut! 😅

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Starting Stats

• Age: 35
• Height: 5′1″
• Weight: 167.3 lbs
• BMI: 31.59 – Obese
• Wii Fit Age: 41 (+6)
• Center of Balance: Left 52% / Right 48%
• Total Fit Credits: 29 minutes

Yoga (8 min)

• Deep Breathing – 2 min – 90 pts = ★★★★
• Half Moon – 2 min – 84 pts = ★★★
• Warrior – 2 min – 68 pts = ★★
• Tree Pose – 2 min – 66 pts = ★★

Strength Training (9 min)

• Single Leg Extension – 1 min – 6 reps/leg – 77 pts = ★★★
• Torso Twists – 2 min – 3 reps horizontal/vertical – 84 pts = ★★★
• Push-Up & Side Plank – 2 min – 3 reps/side – 58 pts = ★★
• Jackknife – 2 min – 10 reps – 50 pts = ★★
• Lunge – 2 min – 10 reps/leg – 100 pts = ★★★★

Aerobics (7 min)

• Hula Hoop – 2 min – Beginner – 109 spins w/3 hoops = ★★
• Basic Step – 3 min – Beginner – 102 pts = ★
• Basic Run – 2 min – Short Distance – 37% burn rate = ★

Balance Games (5 min)

• Soccer Heading – 1 min – 23 pts = ★
• Ski Slalom – 1 min – 1:33.70 = ★
• Ski Jump – 1 min – Jump 1: 0m / Jump 2: 89m = ★
• Table Tilt – 2 min – Completed Level 4 – 40 pts = ★★

Items Unlocked:

• Yoga: Sun Salutation
• Strength Training: Rowing Squat, Single Leg Twist
• Balance Games: Tightrope Walk

I’ve set a goal of –22 lbs in three months, which the game tells me means about 3.5 lbs/week. That feels… doable? Probably? Maybe?

The tricky part will be consistency. I’m pretty self-conscious working out around others, so I’ll likely skip weekends when my husband is home and stick to a Monday–Friday plan. Here’s hoping the introvert workout strategy holds.