Perry Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 The weights for my 3 kids were pretty close, but dh and I weigh 20 lbs more than it says we do. Was it accurate for you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbie Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Hi , Interested in more info, we were looking into buying. Not serious yet. What is the scoop on it. How does it work and is it expensive. Would like for dh, he refuses to do exercise with me. Thanks, Jeannette:bigear: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 My friend says her wii fit was weighing her six lbs lighter than the scale at her gym. However, she has it on carpet and thinks that may make a difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamela H in Texas Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 mine was almost exact....btw, we use the little feet extensions so it will read accurately on (light) carpet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamela H in Texas Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Jeannette, Here is the post I wrote on May 28th. I LOVE our Wii Fit :) http://www.welltrainedmind.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30793 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perry Posted June 4, 2008 Author Share Posted June 4, 2008 I set it on a solid surface instead of carpet. Problem solved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelli in TN Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 It WEIGHS you!?!?!?!?!?!?!!! Does it show the weight on the television? I just don't need my children knowing that sort of thing about me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TraceyS/FL Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 Right there with you Kelli - when i heard it weighs you, i'm thinking - dude, that is one game i DON"T need here! LOL!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam Wilhelm Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 Not only was it off by about 30 pounds.......... but after NOT using it for 6 days it said I lost 22 pounds!!! :lol: ..........and trust me, I wasn't dieting at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perry Posted June 5, 2008 Author Share Posted June 5, 2008 It WEIGHS you!?!?!?!?!?!?!!! Does it show the weight on the television? I just don't need my children knowing that sort of thing about me. It weighs you and calculates your BMI. You can set goals and it will graph your progress. I made everyone leave the room when it did the "body test". Luckily, you can password protect that information so no one can see it but you. I just started today. I HATE to exercise. HATE, HATE, HATE it. But this was really kind of fun. Way better than that loathsome treadmill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle T Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 we have ours on an area rug, not super thick. Michelle T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diana in OR Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 It WEIGHS you!?!?!?!?!?!?!!! Does it show the weight on the television? I just don't need my children knowing that sort of thing about me. No worries. :) You can password protect your profile, and it won't display your weight unless you click on "weight". It has me about 2lb. lighter than my own scale. I'm using it on carpet. I tried the little feet, but they didn't really work for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 It weighs you and calculates your BMI. You can set goals and it will graph your progress. I made everyone leave the room when it did the "body test". Luckily, you can password protect that information so no one can see it but you. I usually hide in the bathroom to calculate those things. The door locks, it's safe in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nukeswife Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 We have an area rug on top of our living room carpet and use the little feet it came with. It was right on for us. My kids have seen my weight and I really don't care, they know I'm working on losing weight so to them weight is just a number and don't really know what "normal" should be. I do really like our WiiFit though I'm having a lot of fun with it and have stuck with it for a week already which is a record for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mabelen Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 We have it on wooden floors. I am really loving it. I usually start with aerobics then strength exercises followed by some balance games and finally some yoga to finish the session off. I am only doing the body test once a week or so. I am not trying to lose weight. I am on the low range of normal BMI. I just want to keep fit. We are not using the body test for my 11 yo dd because I don't want her to become obsessed or upset by fluctuations in her weight/BMI. She is on the end range of normal BMI. I just want her to use it often and so far that is happening! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julpost Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 I can't believe it...but I'm actually thinking of getting one of these. I am so anti-video-anything that when I saw it at Costco last week, I just smirked as I passed by. Of course then I caught the thread someone started about how they loved it and when I finished reading it, I was searching stores online for one. My ds will flip when he hears that I want one. I really need the exercise so I'm glad to have caught these discussions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamela H in Texas Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 Julpost, I'm generally anti video anything also. However, somethings catch hold. Wii Fit is one. And if I had a 3yo, I'd be getting LeapFrog's Letter Factory too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6packofun Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 we put on the little adjuster/extender things on the bottom. The BMI was accurate, too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweetpeach Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 Gals, are you having trouble actually purchasing the extra hard-drive components for the Wii? I'm caving under serious Wii pressure (and also to make giving away our dog an easier pill to swallow), but the nice man at the gaming store told me getting Wii components like the balance/fitness bit or the dance pad was next to impossible. Your experience? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyGirl Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 Gals, are you having trouble actually purchasing the extra hard-drive components for the Wii? I'm caving under serious Wii pressure (and also to make giving away our dog an easier pill to swallow), but the nice man at the gaming store told me getting Wii components like the balance/fitness bit or the dance pad was next to impossible. Your experience? If your willing to pay extra, there is always ebay. If not, google "wii fit tracker" or some such thing...there are a number of sites that you can sign up for to get notice when Wii Fit is in stock. I happened to luck out and catch one on the shelf at Best Buy the day they came out.:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie in CA Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 It weighed me as 8 lbs. lighter than my regular scale, but that was on carpet, without the little extender thingies for the feet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicksMama-Zack's Mama Too Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 Gals, are you having trouble actually purchasing the extra hard-drive components for the Wii? I'm caving under serious Wii pressure (and also to make giving away our dog an easier pill to swallow), but the nice man at the gaming store told me getting Wii components like the balance/fitness bit or the dance pad was next to impossible. Your experience? The stock of components varies, but you can get what you need within a reasonable time. However, Wii's are hard to come by. Go figure. K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamela H in Texas Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 We didn't have any trouble. Gamestop is all of 5 miles away and we got both the wii and the wii fit there the day we wanted to buy each of them. I haven't looked for the DDR. BTW, as of this morning, I'm down 13.9 pounds. I'll skip telling you how much that leaves, but it's working :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyGirl Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 We didn't have any trouble. Gamestop is all of 5 miles away and we got both the wii and the wii fit there the day we wanted to buy each of them. I haven't looked for the DDR. BTW, as of this morning, I'm down 13.9 pounds. I'll skip telling you how much that leaves, but it's working :) Congrats on your sucsess!!:cheers2: Are you dieting too, or just spending lots of time playing Wii??? I'm only down about 2lbs as I haven't quite gotten around to the nutritionn part of my plan yet... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaKinVA Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 I feel like mine has been tracking my weight accurately. I know my initial weigh-in was "right on" -- Says I've lost 6 pounds in 2 days though... but some of that is when I weighed in initially (at night, after eating dinner). Although, being pregnant, I may have to start skipping the body test altogether. I've never done Yoga before, and have actually enjoyed it. My 6yo daughter is practicing her tree stance all day. The soccer balance game is a hoot. Difficult for me to remember to use my body and not my head though:lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamela H in Texas Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 I wasn't doing a diet, but simply a little portion control. However, that is going to change. My hubby and I started using P90X and are going to watch diet as well as reg wii sports with the kids and wii fit faves (I mostly step and work the bag). I'd LIKE to become addicted to the good stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie in CA Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 It weighed me as 8 lbs. lighter than my regular scale, but that was on carpet, without the little extender thingies for the feet. I put the little feet on, and now the weight is right on. I did my first 18 minutes on the WiiFit yesterday, and today I am *so sore!* I think I'm going to wait until tomorrow to try again. Even though I've always detested running, I think it's actually one of my favorite WiiFit games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyWImom Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 I got all excited when I read your post and weighed myself on the scale. Sadly, yes, it did weigh me correctly. Worst of all, my dh now knows my weight, because we were setting it up and he was right there. Oh well. I am excited though-I am going to actually use it for the 1st time today!! Also, I'm using it as a reward type thing for the kids-very effective. Tammi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamela H in Texas Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 Hope you enjoy it Tammi. You CAN hide your weight so hubby can't see it anymore *(he'll probably forget in a few minutes anyway). As for the kids....in our house, wii fit and wii sports are "free." Computer games, reg. video games, etc go against the weekly limit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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