So, I have this problem, you see. I usually choose the worst weeks possible to start things. It seems that on the occasion when I do make a resolution of some kind, the stars, moon, sun and planets all align and like the quacking of a duck on the other side of a planet causes Swine Flu on a continent, so too does my starting new things cause the Earth to haphazardly shift. But it never hurts to adapt, overcome and well, do what has to be done, right?

Below I have organized the data to the best of my ability for the first week of Wii Fit use. Overtime, you will notice that I may or may not change the formatting depending on how well it is received by the gaming community. Conversely, I may alter the information based on how well I deem it conveys the scientific data I believe it should, based on my original hypothesis. As I stated, I would be recounting the foods I consumed, along with any outside exercise garnered in addition to my time with the Wii Fit. Noteworthy though, as I stated above in regards to natural disasters, I did hurt my back and neck this week while moving furniture - it was a pleasant reminder that I am not He-Man and I shouldn't be bucking for a shot a Skeletor quite yet - so for the past few days I didn't push too hard, relied on Advil and of course, left Castle Grayskull undefended. So, having a slightly improved outlook on next week helps keep me warm and fuzzy, but so would a soda, which I haven't had all week. Damn.

Day 1 - August 17, 2009
Morning: 1 cup oat bran cereal, 1 cup organic fat free milk, 40 oz water
Lunch: 20 oz water, 1 bag Act II Light Butter Popcorn
Dinner: 1 cup chopped potatoes (grilled), 1 cup green beans, 1/2 green pepper, 1/2 cup cooked ground beef, 48 oz water.

BMI: 40.25 (Obese)
Weight: 287.5 (-2 for light clothing)
DOB: 10.20.1985

Basic Balance Test:
Round 1 - 4.42
Round 2 - 3.00
Round 3 - 5.38
Round 4 - 8.10
Round 5 - Incomplete
Total - 30.00

Wii Fit Age: 31
Actual Age: 23

Goal: -22.0 Pounds (265.5)
-3.09 BMI (37.16)

Deadline: 3 months (-3.4 pounds / wk)

Exercises:
Torso Twist: - 2 min
Push-up / Side Plank - 2 min
Deep Breathing - 2 min
Half - Moon - 2 min
Warrior Stance - 2 min
Soccer Heading - 4 min
Basic Step - 12 min
Hula Hoop - 2 min
Ski Jump - 1 min
Ski Slalom - 1 min

Outside activity: Walked 2.6 miles

Notes: I'm fairly convinced that while I unlocked some pretty cool games, I'm rediscovering muscles I forgot I had.

August 18th was the date I injured myself because I was trying to be a help move a piece of furniture and it didn't turn out too well.
Breakfast: 30 oz water (Propel), blueberry bagel (plain)
Lunch: 16 oz water, lowfat shrimp spaghetti
Dinner: 1 cup of ground beef (sloppy joe) on wheat bread

Outside activity: Walked 2.6 miles

August 19th stayed home from work, lounged around in pain.
Breakfast: Bagel (plain), 20 oz water
Lunch: Asleep
Dinner: 2 cups pasta, 2 tablespoons ground Parmesan cheese. 30 oz water (Propel)

August 20th
Breakfast: Wheat toast, plain. Fat free organic milk 16 oz.
Lunch: None - swamped with work
Dinner: 1 grilled chicken breast, 2 cups green beans, 30 oz water (Propel)

BMI: 40.21 (Obese)
Weight: 284.5 (-2 for light clothing)
DOB: 10.20.1985

Basic Balance Test:
Round 1 - 4.44
Round 2 - 2.21
Round 3 - 6.28
Round 4 - 9.32
Round 5 - 8.75
Total - 30.00

Wii Fit Age: 39
Actual Age: 23

Goal: -22.0 Pounds (265.5)
-3.09 BMI (37.16)

Deadline: 3 months (-3.4 pounds / wk)

Exercises:
Warrior Stance - 10 min
Soccer Heading - 7 min
Basic Step - 9 min
Hula Hoop - 4 min

Outside activity: Walked 2.6 miles

August 21st
Breakfast: Bagel, plain. 16 oz orange juice

Outside activity: Walked 1.3 miles


And I won't be playing Wii Fit until late tonight. So, while I'm not totally satisfied with my first week out of the gate I'll grant myself extenuating circumstances in this case because I was stupid enough to injure myself. In the meantime, I'm feeling mediocre out of the fact that I really haven't worked out aside from my commute walking through the city of Chicago. However, I think that altering my diet is a step in the right direction, but I feel like I'm going to shift my diet to five smaller meals a day as opposed to the traditional three. Taking a page out of body for life couldn't hurt. And of course, taking vitamins is always a plus unless you do it wrong, in which case that's some expensive urine you just expelled.

Overall though, progress in any direction except back is progress all the same and I'm not going to belittle what little I've made. I should be able to garner more time next week and this weekend as my back improves more and more. Although it does still hurt at times, I'm stretching and getting the kinks out as any old man should.

--Andrew
going to pump you up!