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#1 Guest_Alpha72

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Posted 23 October 2008 - 11:18 PM

Many people say that the Wii can actually allow some people to loose weight while playing some of the more arcade-like games and sports games. Many people . . . agree. . .If you love video games, but you want to loose a few pounds, GET THE WII. It's a Wii bit better than other systems. =]
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Posted 23 October 2008 - 11:38 PM

I do agree that the Wii is the most fun console out currently for parties, but another way to lose weight would easily be to get the ps2 or xbox and get DDR or something... It's not like the Wii is the ONLY console with something that will help lose weight, it just has the most choice and many items that could help you lose weight.
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Posted 24 October 2008 - 01:51 AM

the wii would be the best system to get for losing weight, the sport games would be your best bet if u want to shed a few pounds
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Posted 26 October 2008 - 04:14 PM

i agree i love the wii ive lost -0.5 lbs :)
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Posted 27 October 2008 - 04:51 AM

The only games i really got weight loss from (ALOT) is Dance Dance Revolution Hottest Party.
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Posted 31 October 2008 - 11:19 PM

Super Smash Bros. Brawl is so addictive you will never eat again. that counts as weight loss right?
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Posted 02 November 2008 - 07:35 PM

no eye toy play 1 and 2 is better on ps2 than any wii games it makes u lose weight
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Posted 06 November 2008 - 07:07 AM

lol get the games where u needa jump and move your body alot would be better for excercise
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Posted 11 November 2008 - 11:16 AM

i do not think it'll lose weight..
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Posted 12 November 2008 - 03:28 AM

Although it is possible to lose weight by using the Wii, it won't turn you into an athlete. I read a news article a while ago about a professional athlete critizing all of the so-called weight loss video games. She stated that they are good for a casual person, but for a professional it won't do anything.Wii Fit is a good game IMO, but it's starting to get boring.
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Posted 12 November 2008 - 05:34 PM

I personally don't think that, while it may be a great idea, developers should design games around making people lose weight. I do give it that the Wii does give you a minor workout when you play it, but, people, come on! Video games are supposed to be designed to be fun, and if exercise is what you consider fun or if exercise is what you need, then go to the gym!
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Posted 12 November 2008 - 06:38 PM

You dont rly lose any weight on video games u shud just go out 4 a run and put down the cake if u want really to lose weight
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Posted 13 November 2008 - 05:44 AM

i dont think that the wii will actually let you lose too much weight. probabl just a little only for obese people. anywyas, if you want exercise, go outside!
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Posted 13 November 2008 - 05:50 AM

The thing about wii is that it helps energize the body to keep a metabolism up which is super nice! :3For those obsessed with their bodies to the point where they don't care about their health people... the human body should only lose .5-2 lbs a week which isn't much. 3500 calories= 1lb so it isn't that hard to do it if you have to swing your arms and move about a lot. We can all play some games for many hours, and doing that little activity 7 days a week is more effective than you might think!
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Posted 13 November 2008 - 09:24 AM

i love the wii fit! it gets your body workin if you play it enough especially when you get to the harder games and workouts!
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Posted 14 November 2008 - 06:09 AM

If you really want to lose alot of weight, then the Wii isn't going to be your savior. You're better off actually going to the gym or something.
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Posted 16 November 2008 - 05:55 AM

ALOT of Wii games are intended for exercise, this isn't new.
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Posted 17 November 2008 - 10:21 AM

What game that more loose weight for wii?
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#19 Guest_Yashii

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Posted 18 November 2008 - 09:37 PM

I was sweating while playing so maybe and my arms hurt hahaafter playing wii sports
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Posted 21 November 2008 - 02:39 AM

wii might be good as a weightloss program, but after playing wii fit and watching my pudgy form dance across the stage...
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Posted 22 November 2008 - 01:10 AM

Wii is the best weight losing console. You get wii sport with it so you don't need to buy a game for losing weight.The wii also has Wii fit which is basically meant for weight loss. The wii should be for gaming though rather then just for weight loss.
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#22 Guest_MrHahn

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Posted 22 November 2008 - 04:28 AM

lol the weight loss games dont make u lose weight...
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Posted 22 November 2008 - 07:46 AM

i loose lots wait plying brawl with gc control
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Posted 23 November 2008 - 09:24 PM

imo, it may not be the best, but its still better than older consoles in terms of weight loss
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Posted 24 November 2008 - 06:39 AM

I find the exercise Wii games somewhat dry. Maybe you'll set up a work out plan but you can never stick to it.I find the best chance at losing weight playing video games is addiction to DDR.In highschool I ran track, and I found DDR was a good way to stay fit in the off season without going to the gym or running outside in the freezing cold.If you can pry yourself away from your Wii Guitar Hero, DDR is a more fun way to stay in shape in my opinion.
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