Has anyone lost weight using the Wii Fit?

[summerrluvv]

I need to lose about 20 pounds by May for a wedding I'm in. I don't have time for the gym. I might invest in a Wii fit. I really don't like video games, but if this will work, I'm all for it. Have you lost weight from it?

 

[Ohiodislover]

I have a friend who lost 42 lbs using Wii Fit. I do think he purchased an additional program to use that works with Wii fit after about 6 weeks--biggest loser Jillian Michaels maybe. I believe it took about 4 months to do so.

Good luck. My DDs just purchased Wii Fit plus today. I told them if they both worked out w/ it 30 minutes X4 days/week, till the end of Feb, that I would pay them back for it. Weight loss would be an added bonus for them. I just want them to be up and moving.

 

[camlace]

I lost 30 lbs with it, INCLUDING eating properly. You should probably look at the Wii Fit PLUS, the Wii Fit has too much stopping between exercises. The Plus has a feature where you can set up a routine so it goes right from one exercise to the next.

 

[wdwmom0f3]

We just bought the wii fit plus yesterday and I am going to start working out on it everyday. It looks like a lot of fun.

 

[lacrosse_lady72]

I lost 30 lbs with it, INCLUDING eating properly. You should probably look at the Wii Fit PLUS, the Wii Fit has too much stopping between exercises. The Plus has a feature where you can set up a routine so it goes right from one exercise to the next.

I second this suggestion.

 

[amyy]

I just received one for Christmas and it seems like a lot of fun. I also like Dance Dance Revolution. In total I have played for 3 hours today.

If you don't already have a Wii the whole deal is a pretty expensive option. As much as I like the Wii I have a feeling I won't be giving up my exercise DVDs or my eliptical.

 

[summerrluvv]

Oh we already have a Wii (DS plays it).

Thanks everyone! The Wii Fit Plus sounds like what I need then. Do any stores have a good deal on it?

 

[OK!]

Oh we already have a Wii (DS plays it).

Thanks everyone! The Wii Fit Plus sounds like what I need then. Do any stores have a good deal on it?

I believe Target had it for something like $19.99 in their ad today. I know they were also giving gift cards with the purchase of some exercise equipment, but I don't remember if this was part of that promo or not. I'm thinking about picking it up myself.

 

[NikiM20]

I believe Target had it for something like $19.99 in their ad today. I know they were also giving gift cards with the purchase of some exercise equipment, but I don't remember if this was part of that promo or not. I'm thinking about picking it up myself.

This is for the game only, It does not include the board.

 

[OK!]

This is for the game only, It does not include the board.

Right. Sorry, should have clarified. It is for the game only. I already have the board so I wasn't thinking about those who don't.

 

[MomNeedsVacay]

as long as you are doing some form of exercise, getting your heartrate up b/t 30-60 minutes/day at least 5 days/week PLUS watch your food especially carbs and sugars, you shou;d be able to lose the weight....You have got to commit the time to exercise, whether its at the gym, home or whereever.

 

[Robinrs]

My cousin lost 40 pounds on it while eating healthy. It's the reason I bought one "for my son"...

 

[Robinrs]

as long as you are doing some form of exercise, getting your heartrate up b/t 30-60 minutes/day at least 5 days/week PLUS watch your food especially carbs and sugars, you shou;d be able to lose the weight....You have got to commit the time to exercise, whether its at the gym, home or whereever.

Wooooow...you're KIDDING!

 

[marshallandcartersmo]

I got one for Mothers Day this year. Worked great---until I quit using it. Honestly, I did find it a lot of fun when I started, and it was nice to see on the screen exactly how much weight I lost each day/week. But after a few weeks I got bored, and it was hard to stay interested.

I'll be hopping back on soon though, have my high school reunion this summer and I've put on a pound or two since I graduated that I'd like to lose.

 

[RangerPooh]

My mom lost about 15 pounds playing wii fit. I lost about 5 before becoming bored with it. As a pp mentioned, the wii fit game has too much lag time between activities. I've heard good things about wii fit plus so I plan to look into it (after the baby is here). I also got the Biggest Loser wii game for x-mas, but as I ahve yet to use it I can't comment on it. If you go to the WISH board/thread there are reviews of exercise games there.

 

[carmiedog]

wii fit by itself didn't help me lose weight, but it was a really fun tool that certainly helped keep me motivated by mixing it up with the regular old treadmill and walking videos.

Ididn't know there was a wii fit plus. I'll definitely look at that!

I've also pre-ordered http://www.amazon.com/Walk-Out-Nint..._1?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1261971492&sr=8-1 hoping my son and I will have fun with it together.

 

[Zandy595]

I just got the 3 inch aerobic step that goes under the balance board to give you more of a workout. I like to do the aerobics, free-step and marching band on Wii Fit Plus, so I think the step will help a lot.

 

[redlight]

I got my exercise bike out and used it today!

 

[maslex]

wii fit by itself didn't help me lose weight, but it was a really fun tool that certainly helped keep me motivated by mixing it up with the regular old treadmill and walking videos.

Ididn't know there was a wii fit plus. I'll definitely look at that!

I've also pre-ordered http://www.amazon.com/Walk-Out-Nint..._1?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1261971492&sr=8-1 hoping my son and I will have fun with it together.

Unfortunately for me right now, I'm too heavy for the board on the Wii Fit. But I came across this new Wii game that is coming out on Jan 12 (Walk it Out) I'm definately getting that one. I think for now, walking will be a better choice for me. Then once I lose enough weight, I'll get on my Wii Fit and see how that goes.

 

[lecach]

My mom got my Wii Fit Plus board/game at Sams Club for $88.