It hasn’t been easy (not saying that it has been particularly difficult either), but the Wii Fit Challenge has come to a close. Last week two of the competitors were locked atop the leader board, with yours truly  a little ways behind. Click over to see who came out on top as well as well as catch some reflections from the Fitters themselves. PS All official final weights were taken prior to Thanksgiving dinner.

Reflections!

Baby Kanga: After 12 weeks of focusing on what I was eating and trying to work out on a regular basis, I am very happy with my final results. I have lost a little over 10 pounds and have managed to keep them off, and my BMI has dropped 1.11 points. At the start of the competition my BMI fell in the borderline area between the normal and overweight range, and my Mii would fluctuate between the two weight classes fairly often. Now I am safely in the normal range, and have stayed that way for a majority of the competition. Now that the Challenge has come to a close, I feel much more flexible, and my stomach has noticeably shrunk in size. Whether or not I end up winning, I couldn’t be more pleased with how this little experiment turned out for me. I’m a winner in my own eyes.

Copper Crusader: You know, after spending an extended period of time with the unit, I don’t understand why the balance board and Wii Fit receives as much flak from the gaming crowd as it does. The title isn’t Wii Sweatiest Day Ever, it’s Wii Fit, and that is exactly what it does. It’s simply a tool to help motivated user get fit. Nothing more, nothing less. Overall, I would have to say I’m quite pleased with it. I live a pretty active lifestyle and would like to think of myself as being in decent shape, so when it came down to using the family friendly approaches of the balance board I didn’t know what to expect. Color me surprised. By the third of fourth week there were some legitimately strenuous activities unlocked, and soon my thirty minutes a session quickly ballooned over an hour. I may not have lost the most weight, but overall I would say that my level of health has definitely increased. Well done Nintendo, me likes. Next time let me set a series of exercises together though.

PWNie Boy: I think that Fallout 3 accounted for about as much of the weight loss as Wii Fit did. With all the skipped meals, sweaty palms (every bit counts), increased heart rate, ditched friends which led to loss of friends which led to crying over lost friends which led to loss of tear weight, and probably a few other things too. I just had something in my eye, I wasn’t really crying. Okay, but seriously, I dig Wii Fit. It forces me to exercise in many ways that I normally wouldn’t. People often complain that there is no real cardio portion in the game, and I say good. Everyone knows how to go for a jog or jump on a bike, Wii Fit fills in the gaps and helps make the user, well, fit. If you haven’t given it a try, I suggest you do. You might just wake up a little sore, a little more flexible, and a little more inclined to buy Sean White.

Final Results!

Well there you have it folks, Baby Kanga came out of nowhere with two weeks left to nab the cup right out from under PWNie Boy’s nose. In an effort to spite me, Wii Fit has refused to give me the satisfaction of losing a whole point off my BMI. Come on! Just spot me that much! That’s less than a haircut! Anyway, good work to all those who participated, and if there are any Wii Fit success stories out there, let ‘em out! I want to know!

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The challenge is just about over, and for the sake of having consistency, I’ve decided to call the end of Week 12 Wednesday night. That way, nobody is weighed down with an extra turkey leg, or (in my case) an extra pumpkin pie.

As for the competiton so far? I don’t want to talk about it. Let’s just say it’s now a two horse race, and I have equestrian alergies. It’s a tough life, I know! Tune it on Thanksgiving to see who comes out on top, and get reactions from the contestants.

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Sorry for the late update this week, the three of us have become increasingly busy as the semester begins the final stretch into… well… finals. The board remains pretty solid this week, which is great after the loses of the previous.

Of course there is still a giant delicious curve ball (or Butterball perhaps) to come. A twist in the plot with more gravy, cranberries, and tryptophan than any mortal man could possibly resist. You guessed it, I’m talking about having a new President.

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I stepped on my balance board yesterday for the routine BMI check, and was pleasantly surprised (and a little alarmed) to see the number 22.97 pop up on the screen. I was proud, then curious, then skeptical, and finally noticed that one of the extended carpet feet had fallen off. Balance board fail.

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While Joey is still in the red, overall put together a much more solid performance this week. I have been paying close attention to my flexibility over the last week, and have definitelymade strides since the beginning of the challenge. In particular with the half moon and downward dog stretches. Next week marks the half way point of the challenge.

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Okay, I’ll admit, I didn’t expect Wii Fit to make miracles happen, but so far all three takers have actually gained weight. Not just one or two, but all three. Perhaps the value lies on the flexibility and strength side of the coin (that’s right, two things on one side of a coin, it’s a fifty cent piece) rather than the weight loss spectrum.

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While the weight change hasn’t been significant, I am noticing an improvement when it comes to flexibility. Especially when it comes to the downward dog and half moon poses. Half moon seems easy, but oh how it stretches. Sometimes I get stuck.

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The Tanooki Wii Fit Challenge

Despite not dropping in weight, Joey still has a fairly good sized lead over the other two competitors by maintaining a steady BMI over the last seven days. Mostly due to the fact that PWNie Boy jumped right back up to where he started. 1/6th of the way home boys! Check the official page for profiles, and see you next Sunday.

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Our competitors’ officially have the first grueling week under their belts. Who came out on top, and who has some catching up to do? Find out after the break.

Copper Crusader

Starting BMI: 23.87

After week one: 23.85
Difference: -.02

Not a strong showing to start off for The Crusader. The competition is still young however, leaving plenty of room for a comeback.

Baby Kanga

Starting BMI: 24.70

After week one: 24.50
Difference: -.20

Quite an impressive week for Kanga, especially when you consider working out in a pouch is no joke either. Dethroning the marsupial king may not be easy. 

PWNie Boy

Starting BMI: 24.57

After week one: 24.41
Difference: -.16

A solid performance out of the gate, as expected. Looks like somebody here sure isn’t horse-ing around.

Check the official page for profiles, and click back every week for progress reports! I’m off to the gym…

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Is Jack destined to the same fate as Big Brown? Will he stomp the competition into the ground or be left in the dust coming down the final furlong? The three month competition is officially under way. Watch out 22 BMI, hunting season is open. Check the official page for Jack’s profile, and keep an eye out on Sunday to see how our competitors have survived the first week.

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Joey is planning to eat healthier and increase his number of weekly workouts in order to stay competitive. Only time will tell if he has the endurance, discipline, and the free time required in order to keep up with the competition.

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Stay tuned this week as the contestants are revealed, and catch the first update on Sunday for thoughts straight from fitness fanatics themselves. As for now, you are just one short click away from meeting the participants! Oh, the anticipation!

Pete “The Copper Crusader” Betcher

Height: 5′ 10”
Starting BMI: 23.87
Goal: Eat less hot dogs

Part human. Part awesome. Part exaggerative. This copper top enjoys Thursdays, puppies, and a good healthy dose of tap dancing. He grew up on dusty dirt roads and graham crackers and milk. Big deal, you ask? They were stale. And western family. When asked about why he will win the Wii Fit Challenge he said:

You don’t have to kill every koopa. Just find the right warp pipes and that princess is yours.

Deep stuff. Possibly eluding to the fact he’s going to cheat? Only time will tell.

Joey “The Baby Kanga”Levin

Height: 6′ 0”
Starting BMI: 24.70
Goal: Avoid cookies and brownies.

An avid gamer since his fingers could first hold a controller, Joey is very excited to be a part of this competition. A third year Psychology student at the University of Illinois, Joey is hoping to avoid fattening foods and maintain an active lifestyle in order to best his opponents.

Jack “PWNie boy” Womack

Check back every Sunday for updates!

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