Doctor Fishypants

Tuesday, June 24, 2008

Well, I actually expected a lot worse when I came back from a 5-day break from Wii Fit. I wasn’t home over the weekend, so I couldn’t exercise much. I also went out to dinner, which is never a good idea when you’re trying to lose weight. Given the circumstances, gaining 0.4lbs doesn’t seem that bad, especially since I feel quite a bit healthier since starting Wii Fit. Of course, that’s probably better attributed to daily running and better eating habits, but without Wii Fit, I probably wouldn’t have the motivation to do those things.

Wii Fit Statistics (Day 17)

Current Goal: Lose 3lbs in 2 weeks
Weight: 190.1lbs (+0.4lbs, -3.5lbs total)
BMI: 28.83

Nike+ Statistics (Run 32)

Current Goal: Run 14 times in 4 weeks
Distance: 1.75mi
Time: 21:44
Pace: 12:23min/mi
Calories:251

Total Distance: 64.61mi
Average Pace: 12:36min/mi

Thursday, June 19, 2008

I was lazy yesterday and took the day off of exercise, so I actually expected my weight to go up a bit tonight. I was a bit surprised that it went down. 0.4lbs isn’t exactly a ton of weight, but I suppose it’s still progress. I pushed myself harder on the run, covering a full mile in my first 10 minutes. I find that Wii Fit makes for a great warm-up before my runs. I’ve stopped using the balance games entirely, and I only do the aerobics exercises when I need a change of pace. I usually start with some yoga poses for a good stretch, and then move on to the strength training. The jackknife is by far my favorite exercise because I can feel it working more than the others. I’ve also never been good at sit-ups, so the jackknife is a good alternative.

Wii Fit Statistics (Day 12)

Current Goal: Lose 3lbs in 2 weeks
Weight: 189.9lbs (-0.4lbs, -3.9lbs total)
BMI: 28.77

Nike+ Statistics (Run 31)

Current Goal: Run 14 times in 4 weeks
Distance: 2.60mi
Time: 30:15
Pace: 11:35min/mi
Calories: 374

Total Distance: 62.85mi
Average Pace: 12:36min/mi

Tuesday, June 17, 2008

I find that I push myself just a bit harder when I run if I’m not listening to the ‘Couch to 5K’ podcast series. If I’m listening to the podcast, small goals are usually about running for 60, 90, 120 seconds, etc. If I’m listening to my own music, small goals are about finishing the current song while running, which can be up to an extra 2 or 3 minutes. Today, just to see if I could, I skipped the 5 minute warm-up and just ran for a mile straight. It wasn’t as hard as I expected, but it made all subsequent running that much harder when my left shin started acting up again.

Wii Fit Statistics (Day 10)

Current Goal: Lose 3lbs in 2 weeks
Weight: 190.3lbs (-0.2lbs, -3.5lbs total)
BMI: 28.83

Nike+ Statistics (Run 30)

Current Goal: Run 14 times in 4 weeks
Distance: 2.48mi
Time: 30:22
Pace: 12:12min/mi
Calories: 357

Total Distance: 60.24mi
Average Pace: 12:39min/mi

Notes

I like that these Wii Fit updates are motivating me to keep active on this blog, but I think they’re crowding up the real/editorial posts. I may switch to Wii Fit on weekdays and editorial posts over the weekend. That way I can work on articles throughout the week during my spare time.

Monday, June 16, 2008

I was expecting tonight to be a bit of a setback. I went out to dinner twice this weekend. I tried eating healthy, but when you’re a vegetarian in a steakhouse, the only available option is pasta. Oh well. I should be back on track tomorrow. I’m just about done unlocking all of the activities, and I’ve settled into the ones I like. My ideal Wii Fit session lasts about 45 minutes.

Running was a bit harder tonight than in the past. I’ve begun carrying 2lb weights in each hand while I run, because it helps with my balance on the treadmill. The machine I use faces a closed window, making it harder to focus on longer sprints when there’s no change in scenery. The weights allow me to look straight ahead (instead of down at my shoes) and still keep my balance.

Wii Fit Statistics (Day 9)

Current Goal: Lose 3lbs in 2 weeks
Weight: 190.5lbs (+1.5lbs, -3.3lbs total)
BMI: 28.87

Nike+ Statistics (Run 29)

Current Goal: Run 14 times in 4 weeks
Distance: 2.17mi
Time: 28:09
Pace: 12:58min/mi
Calories: 310

Total Distance: 57.76mi
Average Pace: 12:40min/mi