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Tuesday & Wednesday Question~ Do you have mini-goals (if no, it’s really important that you make some for yourself)? How do you break your mini goals down, by weight only, or by NSVs as well?
Right now, my goals are mostly weight-related. Just easier to see change that way; but at the same time.. I know muscle weighs more, so if I don't lose lbs but get stronger, that's fine. As for making mini-goals, I just set them low enough that they're attainable. Last month was to get down to 130 (achieved, starting at 134), so this month will be to get down to 120 (starting at 127). Oh- a real "mini" goal for me is to workout 3 hours a week (considered a NSV if I achieve exercise goal).
toastedsmoke: The only other Wii fitness games I've tried are the Wii Sports (think it comes as a freebie when you buy the console). Some people consider that an fitness-game, but I think its probably too easy. There's a bunch of dance ones out, but DDR is hard for me (stepping on time) :P I bought Pokemon SoulSilver for Nintendo DS last weekend. It has a pokeball-shaped pedameter, which counts your steps and lets you stick a pokemon inside so he can level up and get cool items the more you walk
Sounds like everyone's doing well, mostly. We lost more lbs. than Team Storm for week 1, lol, so yay for us! Congrats to everyone who's reaching (and reaching towards) their mini-goals
My two-cents on group-workouts: if you're interested in trying one, go for it! Ask if they'll let you try or buy a trial (could be 1 class or 2 weeks). If they have a website, look under the FAQs. Chances are someone's already asked what you're thinking (am i ready for/can i take this class? requirements? etc). Or, ask one of the intructors (in-person or over phone). Let them know your concerns and questions. They'll tell you if the class is for ANYone or if there's something easier for newcomers to start with (such as a beginner's yoga/pilates/zumba). A lot of places make the classes for ALL fitness levels or if they see you struggling, they'll show you an easier step/version, so you're still getting the workout, just taking it to your level. With groups workouts too, its ok to pause when you need to; just stop to catch your breath, sip some water, and get back in when you can
(Some of this paraphrased from my Zumba and Kickboxing dvds; about 'doing as much as you can' and 'sticking to your comfort level').