Wii Wii Wii...all the way home....

Gotta love that Wii plus - its a good way to get back into exercise and kick start the metabolism for someone who is terribly self conscious....like me!
I can't pinpoint the time in my life, which rendered my balance and coordination 'zero', but somehow it happened! That's OK - I still give those exercises a go.....and if you can get APs for laughter, I'll be quids in.
I have to be a bit careful about exercise what I do, as I have had two ops on my spine over the years, and now have arthritis in my ankles and knees, as well as other major joints, - I'm not making excuses for myself, just know I must be realistic about what I can and cant do!
I do get very angry and frustrated that I have come to this, and I know I have to stop beating myself up about it if I am to be successful this time!
Hopefully this time, I can turn the anger and frustration into a positive energy, rather than the negative, self destruct one its been previously.

I am currently doing 30 mins x2 per week on the Wii+, but I am not counting any of that time for activity points at the moment, because I don't feel I am doing some of the activities correctly yet....even though I am knackered by the end of a session.

My favourites so far, are the 'bike ride', the obstacle course, and the jogging plus? one (I did the short jog twice in yesterdays session) - although swinging my arms in big circles as per instruction, proved a bit difficult whilst also trying to deter my bosom frontage from taking off in a different direction!

I'm still trying to get the Wii+ to devise a personal training plan for me, and spent ages yesterday trying to input what I wanted, according to the instructions, but I just couldn't seem to get it to the end stage! I must have been doing something wrong so I'll have another look today, and see if I can sort it myself, if not I'll get one of my 'in house' techies on the case.
Oh, and an added bonus is that I managed to polish off 2ltrs of water yesterday!

I am making a plan, and the Wii+ is only part of it.....the warm up if you like.
Yesterday I chatted at length with the manager of the Gym I used to attend, about different membership options, and today I shall be ringing her back to arrange an induction.
They do have a pay as you go option, but that works out to be quite expensive in the long term, and I'd be paying separately for a swim which would hike the price up even more.
I think the unlimited option is probably best for me - that way I can go to the gym as often as I like, and can also book any of the classes and swim at no further cost.

Himself.com and I were chatting the other day about 'getting older', and I explained to him why losing weight/getting back in shape was something I really needed to make a success of this time round. I don't think it would be fair of me to share his side of the conversation, but suffice to say, he too wants to tone up, and I was both amazed and delighted when he said he would join with me...not least, cos it'll be cheaper still!
That doesn't mean we'll be joined at the hip - he'll go and do his thing, and I'll do mine but we can support and encourage each other.

I loved it when I went before - used to go three of four times a week and got the most amazing buzz from it. What I liked about it too, was that it wasn't just full of 'the beautiful people', there were young and old, all shapes and sizes and the whole atmosphere was relaxed and encouraging. I'm getting butterflies of excitement just thinking about it.

In other news: I've just realised its WI day for me tomorrow (a.m) - my second, and I hope it'll show a loss as I have weighed and pointed everything before it's been allowed to pass my lips.
I need to have lost over a pound in order to crack into the next stone down - that will give me a huge psychological boost. I may have to have another go on the Wii+ this morning, which will also ensure I get some extra fluid into me.

I know a lot of people say you should take body measurements - I haven't done this yet and wonder if its too late to start to get full benefit? My clothes definitely feel more comfortable already especially my jeans, and I seem to be tightening my belt by another notch - so I hope its not just wishful thinking on my part...we shall see.

edited to add:
I decided to weigh myself on the Wii yesterday and today! Yesterday I had (apparently had a loss of 2lbs) and today, I have put 2lbs ON! Really worried about tomorrows WI now....that'll teach me!