Fat Tuesday- Plateau edtion

It would seem I have reached a plateau. I've been using the wiiFit more, but I haven't lost much weight. Maybe a pound. I think it has to do with Rachael Ray, more on that tomorrow.

As for the wiiFit, I have to say that I am still impressed. I have been using it for 30 days now, and I have yet to use all the features. This week, I did 30 minutes of stepping- while watching the AFC Championship. I think it's called "Free Step". My "trainer" talked to me through the wii remote, announcing every 100 steps and 10 minutes.
It really was easy, because, I mean, come on, the wii balance board is like an inch high. So I ordered risers yesterday from Amazon.com, I should have them Thursday.
Another new thing I did was 30 minutes of nothing but strength exercises. I accomplished this by using the "my routines" feature- I made what is basically a playlist for the exercises. I did fine until I got to the "For Advanced Users" exercises at the end.
Let me tell you about the world's most difficult exercise, The one-arm stand.
Stand up, raise your right arm so that your elbow is at your ear. Keep your arm perpendicular to the floor at all times.
Now, lie down on the floor, face up, right arm sticking up.
Now, stand up. You can use your left hand to help.
Repeat, 10 times, quickly. I know, it sounds easy.
This exercise works every single muscle below your neck. I am certain of that, because they all complained at me the next day.

This week I am going to try out some more wiiFit features, like "free run". I'm going to use my big-girl step, and I am going to check out the calorie counter, step tracker, and waist measurement rememberer.

Another tuesday.

I've been diligent about using the wii fit, but I haven't lost any weight this week. I'm getting better at all the games and poses and whatnot, and yesterday I even broke a sweat.
This morning, I did something I have only dreamed about: I got out of bed, awake and refreshed, at 5:00 and did yoga for an hour.
I don't feel any better or worse tonight than I did last night, but I think it was a nice way to start my morning. I didn't even plan it in advance, I just woke up and thought, hey, I would like to salute the Sun.

If I haven't lost a pound or two by next fat Tuesday I am going to have to consider drastic measures such as diet and actual exercise.

Fat Tuesday: The culottes don't lie.

Although I was encouraged by this study that finds that people with ample posteriors are at a lower risk of heart disease than those with big bellies, I kept up my Wii Fit work this week.
I made a lot of progress and unlocked the Advanced Level of many of the exercises. I surprised myself by doing particularly well on the balance games.
I unlocked the Advanced Run, which is running in place for 12 minutes. Holy Moly, is that ever boring. I guess I will have to try the Run Plus, which quizzes you on the sights you saw along your route.
This morning, it seemed that the elastic waistband in my knit culottes wasn't straining as much as usual. This evening, I confirmed that I have lost 3 pounds in a week. I think that is the key to the wii fit- it tells me every day that I am getting something accomplished.
Tonight, I did 13 lunges on each leg, and 6 pushups... but the pushups were from my knees.
baby steps.