Nintendo DS My Weight Loss Coach

neurogirl
neurogirl Posts: 706 Member
edited September 19 in Fitness and Exercise
So, we had a few threads out there about gamers on MFP and I was wondering if anyone has tried this new product. I have heard about the WiiFit but I don't have a Wii (yet although I know I will eventually...I love games too much not to). This is made for the DS which is the portable game system and has a build in pedometer that you can wear and download your progress onto your game system. It also does a lot of small "adventures" that are supposed to show how small changes can make a huge impact in the long run.

So, the question out there is, has anyone gotten this yet and if so, what do you think? It's about $40 (US) although developed in Canada. Just released a little over a week ago so maybe too soon to ask but I'm willing to try it. Just a broke student though so $40 is still a lot for me. :wink:

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  • neurogirl
    neurogirl Posts: 706 Member
    So, we had a few threads out there about gamers on MFP and I was wondering if anyone has tried this new product. I have heard about the WiiFit but I don't have a Wii (yet although I know I will eventually...I love games too much not to). This is made for the DS which is the portable game system and has a build in pedometer that you can wear and download your progress onto your game system. It also does a lot of small "adventures" that are supposed to show how small changes can make a huge impact in the long run.

    So, the question out there is, has anyone gotten this yet and if so, what do you think? It's about $40 (US) although developed in Canada. Just released a little over a week ago so maybe too soon to ask but I'm willing to try it. Just a broke student though so $40 is still a lot for me. :wink:
  • beep
    beep Posts: 1,242 Member
    Sounds interesting, but I haven't seen it advertised anywhere. Just got a Wii Fit, which is great fun for the kids and me!
  • DBranchaud
    DBranchaud Posts: 827 Member
    I'm sorry I haven't heard anything about it. I'm going to do some reasearch into this...it sounds interesting:bigsmile:
  • jamieerindesigns
    jamieerindesigns Posts: 56
    My Fiance actually works for Nintendo so I will ask him about it tonight and let you know all the juicy details :happy: the Wii is alot of fun, it is such a good workout, not only the WiiFit but all of the games, because you have to be active, its a good investement :happy:
  • DBranchaud
    DBranchaud Posts: 827 Member
    here we go...research:heart:

    http://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/M_In2Mu-Iwfc2r8WfycP2VZVVmU7r5Km
  • nesbitt4
    nesbitt4 Posts: 9
    hello everyone, just want to say keep up the good work....we can do this! there is nothing wrong with being HEALTHY, feeling GREAT and looking DAM GOOD doing it.......lol....have a good one every body!
  • nesbitt4
    nesbitt4 Posts: 9
    The wii is great! it is a must have and a great workout......had for 2 weeks and lost 4 pounds aready.
  • nesbitt4
    nesbitt4 Posts: 9
    you look GREAT! keep up the good work.....nothing wrong with being HEALTHY, feeling GREAT and looking DAM GOOD doing it.
  • neurogirl
    neurogirl Posts: 706 Member
    I had actually looked into some reviews and such, and it seems interesting. It's a way to also see if I can get my boyfriend into working out more. I told him about this site (at this moment he is entering food from the last few days since he's not an avid MFPer yet), and he seems very excited about this Weight Loss Coach. Trying to also see about getting a Wii Fit but he likes the "adventure" aspect of the DS game and that it compares your accomplishments to real life things such as scaling Mt. Everest when climbing stairs (supposedly it will tell you how far you have gone up Mt. Everest or when you reach a similar goal). Anyways, just another fun thing to add to the adventures of fitness and weight loss.
  • nesbitt4
    nesbitt4 Posts: 9
    you look GREAT! keep up the good work.....nothing wrong with being HEALTHY, feeling GREAT and looking DAM GOOD doing it.
  • nesbitt4
    nesbitt4 Posts: 9
    DONT GIVE UP, KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK....IT'S A LOT OF WORK BUT ITS WORTH IT.
  • nesbitt4
    nesbitt4 Posts: 9
    :happy: DONT GIVE UP, KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK....IT'S A LOT OF WORK BUT ITS WORTH IT.
  • nesbitt4
    nesbitt4 Posts: 9
    :happy: DONT GIVE UP, KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK....IT'S A LOT OF WORK BUT ITS WORTH IT.
  • rosabella
    rosabella Posts: 194 Member
    I don't know about Wii Fit, but I have a friend who has lost a bunch of weight playing wii DDR, if that interests you. :smile:
  • Phoenix_Rising
    Phoenix_Rising Posts: 11,417 Member
    What is the game name for the DS?
    I think I might need to look into it for the weekends!
  • neurogirl
    neurogirl Posts: 706 Member
    What is the game name for the DS?
    I think I might need to look into it for the weekends!

    It's actually called My Weight Loss Coach

    I'm thinking I need it for a little extra umph on the days I can't make it to the gym
  • sewtoday123
    sewtoday123 Posts: 33
    I was just looking this very thing up. I have the Wii Sports, and I looked into the WiiFit because I want to do the Yoga, and exercising. That looks interesting. I currently play the tennis, but my kids play all the other sports: boxing, bowling, tennis and there is another one, but I can't think of it.
  • DBranchaud
    DBranchaud Posts: 827 Member
    It's really fun to play the sports......I picked up the Wiimote after about a month break of it ( niece kept hogging it:angry: )and boy do my arms hurt!! But soo fun:heart:
  • sewtoday123
    sewtoday123 Posts: 33
    My daughter and I just enjoy playing tennis! Today, after work I am going to buy another remote so 2 of us can play. When I get paid in a few weeks I plan on buying the Yoga part. I think this has been one of my best purchases. I do work up a sweat whenever I play tennis. I agree with what some said - I use it to help me whenever I can't make it to the gym.
  • Kkmama
    Kkmama Posts: 544 Member
    I saw the My Weight Loss coach at Walmart here in Ottawa Canada. It looks pretty good. Am interested to hear what other people have to say about it.
    I don't know how useful it would be for me since I jounal everything here on MFP so for me it would be redundant. Maybe another way to spend $$.

    Kkmama
  • sewtoday123
    sewtoday123 Posts: 33
    Today, my daughter and I played tennis. This is great for those of us who have a health problem, such as mine: an ankle fusion or frozen ankle. I had surgery 2 years ago and I can't run or walk for long periods of time with out my brace. So now I get to play my favorite sport that I played all through high school, Army, college, and up to several years ago. I also wish they had a racketball game, but as of today not yet (bet they are in the works for one). Anyway, this is great for individuals who have lost or are in physical therapy the Wii is wonderful. I can not walk up, down hills, climb down stairs well, run, or do the "normal" stuff that others take for granted. I can use upper body exercises, but lower body exercises I do a little different then others. So, for me, the Wii is a blessing.
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