You all know this guy, right? Bob Greene. Author of the "Best Life" series.He helped develop EA Active for the Wii.
And let me be the first to tell you - Amanda - if you have a wii - GO GET THIS PROGRAM. NOW.
I don't say game because it's not a game. Wii Fit is a game.
EA Active is a HECK OF A WORKOUT
This morning I did 75% of one of their "easy" workouts, and I'm sore, sweating, and exhausted. From running to kick-ups to squats, lunges, bent-over rows, pull ups, and more - it keeps you jumping from one exercise to the next, urging you on to more and more caloric burn.
EA Active is an actual in-home cross trainer that really and truly DOES THE JOB. And on top of that - it moves so fast, you don't have time to get bored or complacent. It's even vaguely fun. LOL
Trust me - GO GET IT.
On a side note - I wanted to say thank you to everyone who's posting (and e-mailing) with help and suggestions for my parents. I may (or may not) choose to take some of you up on your suggestions, and regardless of if I do or not, I appreciate them.
That being said - I wanted to feature a snippit from an e-mail I received yesterday.
"I've been reading your blog for a long time, more than a year. I think what you're trying to accomplish is great. I've finally decided to start to run as well. I'm not really overweight, but I could lose a good 15 pounds or so, as well as just get into generally better shape. I've been feeling self conscious about running through my little suburban town where everyone will see me huffing and puffing, but the thought of you and all of the other Disney runners doing the same makes me feel much more at ease.
I also wanted to comment on the issues with your parents. Although I know the situations are different, my mom passed away after a long battle with breast cancer about a year and a half ago. So if a little 15 year old girl can get through that kind of a hardship, I'm sure that you can get through whatever life throws at you.
Good luck with your training and your family, both the generation above you and the impending one below. :)"
Yes. You read that second paragraph right. She's 17 years old right now. What an amazing 17 year old. (Alright - in fairness, she'll BE 17 in about a month).
It's e-mails like these that keep me going. Friends like Rae, Deb, Amanda, Kate, Justin, Maroo, Mike, Chris, Jeff W., Lisa, Trace, Heath, and everyone in team voice.
You guys just...ROCK.
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Glad that is going to give you such a good workout!
That is just so wonderful. And that makes me want to go buy a Wii. I will have to look into it. Just Keep Swimming!!!
I like that, "It's even vaguely fun." Right there, it sounds like this Wii fitness disc is better.
Keep at it man, whatever works.
You have sold me - I am getting that EA Active. I may try and 'throw' it in the birthday presents pile next month, but I will get it!
Keep Moving Forward :).
Wow on the Wii Fit program! Made me thing about getting one as well.
"Yes. You read that second paragraph right" You captured exactly what I did! I re-read it to figure out her age. Wow, what a great message to recieve, exactly why I love this community. :-) On her comment about what her townfolk might think, well, they'll admire you huffing and puffing out there and wish they had the drive to do the same! People are amazed when I tell them my "run" story(as am I!).
Said it before and I'll say it again, I would probably be twenty pounds heavier and sitting on the couch right now if it weren't for the ongoing support of this community.
Okay - you sold me Jonathan! I'll have to go get EA Active. It does sound like something that I could work in to my workout schedule.
That's a very inspirational email. I lost both of my parents within a year of each other and I was a lot older than 15 at the time. That's an amazing girl with a lot of strength!
As for running where people will see you - don't even think about it. I was a bit self conscious at first, but now I just think - wow - I'm doing it! That's the important part.
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