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I’m in an abusive relationship with my Wii. There, I said it. It beats me down and I keep coming back for more. It’s kind of like Rihanna and Chris Brown, except we’re both white and neither of us can sing very well. So I guess, when you really think about it, we’re nothing alike.
I’ve mentioned my issues with Wii Fit before. Imagine my surprise when I decided to participate in EA Sport’s Active 30-Day Challenge. I’m pretty sure I was drugged when I bought this. I’ve already tackled WiiFit and don’t even get me started on boxing. I’m crazy. Seriously, watch out. I figured this Active thing couldn’t be that hard. It isn’t too bad. Of course I’m only on day four and have it set on easy.
I have stumbled upon two red flags:
#1 While WiiFit is emotionally abusive, this game lies to me. I could be standing still and my trainer (I named him Frankie) tells me I’m doing amazing. When I’m obviously sucking, I’m doing a great job. When I’m trying really hard, I’m told that I could do better. Even my best isn’t good enough!
#2 It brings back painful memories from kindergarten. We received report cards for stupid tasks like skipping, whistling and jumping. I have no idea how they judged jumping, but I received a B*. This has haunted me and even now, during this game, I’m having a hard time jumping. WHAT THE EFF?! A B?!
If admitting that wasn’t embarrassing enough, I’ve drawn what I look like when attempting a lunge. Jumping lunges can’t even be described by the brush in my Paint program.

What is it about physical fitness that turns me into a complete klutz? Examples can be found here, here and here. It’s like a bad game of Twister minus all the colorful spots and cute boy on top of me. …what?
* Really? A B?!
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By Britt on 06.23.09 1:34 am | Permalink
Those are fantastic pictures that made me laugh a ton.
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By Taylor on 06.23.09 8:42 am | Permalink
I’m contemplating buying Wii Fit. I’ll probably wind up buying Mario Galaxy instead. Yeah, I’m about two years behind in Wii purchases.
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By strugglingwriter on 06.23.09 9:00 am | Permalink
Not enough people use “balls” in that way.
That sounded wrong…
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By Peter on 06.23.09 10:39 am | Permalink
I kind of wanted a Wii Fit and all that but maybe now, not so much.
Oh and btw… I was a kindergarten teacher last year. We didn’t grade on jumping. What IS that?! Lol!
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By Ari on 06.23.09 11:33 am | Permalink
I think my stepmom has Wii Fit, maybe I should borrow it…
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By Rini CS on 06.23.09 11:39 am | Permalink
Those MS Paint pictures are hilarious. Very classy, missy.
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By SassyGirl on 06.23.09 2:02 pm | Permalink
If both feet are off the floor, simultaneously, you’ve jumped. And that’s A-worthy.
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By missmarisol on 06.24.09 10:57 pm | Permalink
so, so cruel…
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By Daph on 06.25.09 4:58 am | Permalink
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By Rachel M. on 06.25.09 11:20 am | Permalink
Maybe you should practice the balance and yoga more on WiiFit, even if those trainers aren’t so nice. That might help? It also might not as my balance is still horrible despite that game.
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By blaez on 06.26.09 8:04 pm | Permalink
As I eat this delicious bar of chocolate, I find myself thankful that at this moment, I don’t have one =)
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By Liv on 06.27.09 4:38 pm | Permalink
Sat reading it with a huge grin… we have Wii Fit and are all in denial

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