A New Outlook

Spring is finally here!! The last couple of weeks have been warmer and quite beautiful. The trees are starting to turn green, and the daffodils are finally up!

Scott and I bought a Wii Fit a couple weeks ago, and I had my doubts about whether or not it would be helpful to me in losing weight and getting in better shape without making me too exhausted. This $*&#@ mixed connective tissue disease makes me so tired, and even going for walks around the neighborhood wear me out. Two years ago, I walked more than a mile to and from class every day, then went rollerblading for an hour after 8 hours of class with no problems. Now I can't take a 45 minute walk without needing a nap.

But anyway, I've been hearing about the Wii Fit for awhile, just like everyone else, and Scott decided it would be worth it to try it out. The first time I got on, it tested my balance and said my Wii Fit age was 40. 40?!? Now, I know I'm not in great shape, but that's 13 years older than I am. But it definitely got me motivated, and I've been working out on it for 30 minutes most days. I've been impressed by how hard it makes me work. It makes me sweat, and I've actually been sleeping a lot better, something I never thought would happen.

Every day I get a new exercise. Today's was basically hold one arm up in the air and get up and down off the floor 6 times with each arm. I saw it, and wondered why this was even on there...until I did it, and it whooped my butt! I guess this is why I usually only get up from the floor once...and then stay up. But I have lost a little weight, and my Wii Fit age is now usually around 30, which makes me feel much better. I'm still exhausted after work, but I'm hoping that will improve. This was my first week getting up early to do it before work (because doing it right before I go to bed doesn't work too well), so I'm hoping it will get easier. 7am comes way too early for me.