Plight of the Uncoordinated

Day 21

Me and my Wii Fit Plus had a date tonight for some cardio action. I got things started with the hula hoop game. I mean how hard can it be right? You swivel your hips around and around. Surely, I can do that... WRONG. Hula hoops were banging me in the head and when my hoop finally hit the floor, I received the following message -- "failed".

Whatever! I don't need no stinkin hula hoop! Let's move on to some advanced step. I didn't fare too badly at that the other night. Yes. this is good. I'm a Calorie Roaster. That's right. Three more rotations of the advanced step and my ego was suitably repaired.

In my zeal, I thought it might be a good idea to upgrade to the "advanced" boxing, which was three minutes longer than the beginning boxing. Uh... it's not just longer. They throw some complicated combinations in there. Let's just say that I'm not gonna being sparring with Mike Tyson anytime soon. It's a good thing there wasn't a film crew around. I looked like I was having a seizure.  My ego was back in the toilet.

Ok... This game is not gonna get to me. Let's finish up with some jogging. I can't possibly screw that up. Chuga... chuga... chuga... wheez...wheez... wheez.... Wii Message "Your Pace is a bit inconsistent" "You'll burn more calories if you swing your arms".... OK - I AM SWINGING MY ARMS. AND HOW DO YOU KNOW MY PACE IS INCONSISTENT? In the end I was vindicated yet again by receiving Calorie Roaster status.

If you are not familiar with the Wii Fit. Calorie Roaster earns you two stars and is a step above Calorie burner which is only one star. I can't wait to find out what three stars will get me. Although, I fear I may be "seeing" stars before I get there.

Stay tuned for more of the "Plight of the Uncoordinated".

Cheers!
Margaret