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kjsblue



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PostPosted: November 11, 2004 10:41 AM    Post subject: Hi Gang!! - Possible workout 'game' Reply with quote

I sincerely hope everyone is well...I just feel like I haven't had nearly as much time lately as I did in the beginning of my quit to read and respond to all the posts, but I'm doing my best. I know you all understand and can relate. Smile

I just wanted to tell anyone who was interested that my fiancee found me one of the neatest things I think I've ever seen...

I've been trying to exercise for my mental health and that's been going pretty well. I'm pretty good at getting on my bike or running/walking on the treadmill for at least 4 out of 7 days and that helps my mental state.

However, I have reached my 3 month mark and am now ready to tackle the weight issue. I can't really afford a gym membership and working out at home has been a bit of a struggle...just hard to motivate, especially when it's cold outside and gets dark shortly after I get home from work...

Oh my, I am windy, aren't I? Get to the point already! Laughing
If any of you have an XBox or your kids have an XBox, I highly recommend getting this new 'game' called YOURSELF FITNESS. It is amazing! It's really like having a personal trainer.

You set up your profile by taking getting a baseline - heart rate after two minutes of jumping jacks (if you can't do two minutes! I couldn't! Wink), how many pushups you can do, how many squats, etc...

It then asks you what your goals are for exercise - weight loss, cardio, upper or lower body strength, etc... It gives you it's recommendation after you enter your baseline info, but you ultimately decide what your goals are.

There's a calender to set up your workouts, there are different scenes, music, and you can increase or decrease the intensity. As you progess you "earn" more music and scenery alternatives. It is SO incredibly personalized that I find this very amazing!

It also can give you daily menu suggestions, with recipes! And the variety surprised me. The makers teamed up with Prevention Magazine and AllRecipes.com for some things.

Right now it's only on XBox, but I wouldn't be surprised if it became available for PC use because an XBox is basically a PC without all the bells and whistle of your desktop.

So there you have it...I'm very excited about this. So far I've really enjoyed it . I sound like I'm a spokesperson for XBox, but seriously, I am NOT getting a kickback from Microsoft!! Very Happy

Have a good day everyone!
Kris
Three months, three days, 8 hours, 4 minutes and 21 seconds. 1906 cigarettes not smoked, saving $381.51. Life saved: 6 days, 14 hours, 50 minutes.
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PostPosted: November 11, 2004 5:38 PM    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi - How nifty is that! I will definitely have one when it becomes available for PS2. Thanks for the heads up. I will be watching for this. Barb (The Crave-inator)
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PostPosted: November 11, 2004 6:47 PM    Post subject: Reply with quote

This sounds so neat. My son (19 yoa) just stayed up all night long playing the new x-box game that came out this week. I think this would be a great gift for him to give his Mom for Christmas. What do you think? Laughing
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PostPosted: November 11, 2004 7:26 PM    Post subject: Reply with quote

Cool
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PostPosted: November 11, 2004 9:36 PM    Post subject: Reply with quote

I think it is a great idea except as usual this far south has absolutely no idea what an xbox is????
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PostPosted: November 12, 2004 5:29 AM    Post subject: Reply with quote

Ms Kay, it is a Microsoft game system to play video games at home.
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PostPosted: November 14, 2004 10:53 AM    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks Tonya for answering Ms. Kay Smile I seem to be having S...L...O...W...response time! Wink

Yes, Ms. Kay, It's a gaming system, like Sony Playstation, Nintendo, etc...I unfortunately have to know about these things because my honey is a techno geek! Rolling Eyes He is constantly trying to explain things to me, to which I reply...don't tell me how it works, just show me where the ON button is! Smile And only if turning the darn thing on only requires a maximum 3 steps :LOL:

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PostPosted: November 14, 2004 1:16 PM    Post subject: Reply with quote

oh thats awesome!! I want an xbox, maybe for christmas! Smile I will be sure to look into this game!

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