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I’ve spent a little over a week now with my my 30-day challenge, as part of my compensated review from BlogHer and EA Sports Active for the Wii.  Following the lead of Fluid Pudding, I took measurements and started calculating how many pounds I’ve gained. To do this, I incorporated the Wii Balance Board from Wii Fit.  Wii Fit does a great job of measuring your core strength, as well as your weight, and I wish the Sports Active would incorporate these calculations into your personalized 30-day challenge.  It doesn’t, which means you have to switch back and forth between Wii Fit and Sports Active. For example, I wish the 30-day challenge would incoporate your current weight into the goal, and help you calculate the number of calories you should burn in a given workout. It doesn’t; or I haven’t figured that out yet.

The thing about weight is that it can be a tricky thing; muscles weighs more than fat.  So while you may feel yourself getting smaller, and your clothes getting looser, your weight may actually stay stagnant or, in fact rise. A real indicator of whether or not you are getting in shape is to take measurements — because while muscle weighs more than fat, it takes up less space.

Sports Active is directed toward strength training as a way to stay fit; so muscle (especially in my weak arms and shoulders) is on its way. Unfortunately, I didn’t think to take measurements first, like Fluid Pudding did. But I have them documented now, I am interested to see if I loose any inches as I move through my 30 day challenge.

• Height 62″
• Bust 35″
• Waist: 31″
• Hips: 39″
• Upper thigh 21″
• Weight: Two weeks ago: 133
• Today: 129 !!!!

I’m pleased with the results, obviously. But water weight gain and other fluctutations can make a big difference from week to week on just a few pounds. The real key is to see how my measurements stack up toward the end of the workout.  I am enjoying the challenge; it’s keeping me focused on on-track, especially when the boys say, “Mom, are you ready to do your wokout today? We’ve got it all set up for you!”

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During the sweltering months of the summer, when backyard barbeques full of sumptuous grilled meats, dips and frozen treats tempt my palette, the last thing I want to do is go for a run. While we may think that the Winter holidays are the time when we gain the extra pounds, the heat of the summer pushes the idea of working out right out of my mind, and sets me right back down into my lounge chair so I can eat summer’s delicious bounty.

Thankfully, this summer I’m participating in a compensated review from BlogHer and EA Sports Active for the Wii.

This 30-day challenge will put me directly in front of my TV, where I’ll participate in a variety of Wii cardio activities, like in-line skating, boxing, and of course, running. Once a day for 30 days. (See below for a chance to win your own copy of EA Sports Active for the Wii.)

Of course, because it’s June, this also means I’ll be at the lake house. The Wii is portable. Just a few plugs unhooked, and we’re set to go.

The EA Sports Active for the Wii 30-day challenge will collect information about my weight and height and devise a custom workout plan for me to follow, with a personal trainer to help teach me the exercises. Each minute, I’ll be able to see exactly how many calories I’m burning during the workout.

The best part? Variety. Each day, I’ll have a different customized workout, with variety. I won’t be bored, plus the exercises will target a different set of specific muscle groups each day.

Throughout the month, I’ll continue to eat healthy meals continue my yoga routines through out challenge. (I do have to stay sane.)

I’m not the only one getting fit this summer. Check out the other reviewers, and get five chances to win a copy of EA Sports Active.

UPDATE Week I:

Read here, about my Week I of the 30-day challenge: The boys tried to get me to cheat…

Week II Update:

Guess How Much I Weigh Now? I took measurements and started calculating how many pounds I’ve gained. Read more here:

Week III Update:

It’s official. I am now “Poetry in Motion!”

Check out the progress of the rest of the BlogHer reviewers and enter to win one of 5 copies of EA Sports Active.

Please check out the official EA Sports official site for more information: EA Sports Active official site.

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