Just a quick observation and some suggestions for those that are gamers and
struggling to lose weight. I had been thinking about this for a while. I
personally have been using my Xbox in the course of my weight loss journey
by utilizing the "game" Yourself!Fitness by ResponDesign. I love the program
as the routines change on a daily basis and I can track my progress every 10
days through the physical challenges.

I got to thinking about other ways to use videogames to lose weight. Of
course there is DanceDanceRevolution, someone once told me that she uses DDR
with her kids every night for exercise. The Nintendo Wii has people moving
their bodies with all sorts of different games. There are websites out there
dedicated to "Wii Workouts". Another game that I have recent become addicted
to is Guitar Hero. You may not think that this game would help with weight
loss, but if you think about it - it is a possibility. Standing and moving
the guitar as you play the game does burn calories. Anyway to move your body
to burn calories is a good thing...

I had also thought about a stability ball. Somewhere I read about using a
stability ball instead of an office chair. Wouldn't this work in a gaming
setting as well?

Just a few insights...

Matty (I weighed more than Jared from Subway)
510/252/210
(starting weight/current weight/goal weight)

* mini goal achieved - jog 7k by 03/31/07
* mini goal - 300lbs total lost by 09/30/07

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