Exercise and the Xboxone.

I have been trying to get back into shape after having my baby. Almost a year ago, and it has been a struggle to get up and go. I was walking everyday and that helped a lot, but then it started to get hard to walk outside. The constant Fl weather changes made it hard to walk with baby in tow. I tried work out videos but it was not enough. I got bored and needed a trainer like atmosphere. Then my hubby got his Xboxone. It has the newest Kinect and is very responsive. So, I tried it out with the baby being nearby. Oh my lord, what a work out! I did the Jillian Michaels hips, buns, and thighs extreme workout level 1. I worked out again today, I made it past the 4 minute mark. Which just tells you how out of shape I am. No wonder she was the main trainer for  The Biggest Looser.  She puts you through the wringer, yes, I know I only made it 10 of the 30 minutes. I feel like that was an accomplishment. I have a hear condition so sometimes I just can not do as much as others. Today, I did my work out and was determined to get better. I want an awesome body back for spring and summer. I am tired of jiggly belly. It is actually uncomfortable. I hate having a slight muffin top, and pants do not fit right. Jillian Michaels on Xbox fitness is helping me get my zing back. I hurt, but I feel every little bit I do helps, both my heart and my self esteem. Something I have been missing. 

So my thoughts on Xbox Fitness? I ABSOLUTLEY love it!!! It is worth the purchase alone. And it tracks your progress ,heart rate, and tells you if you are doing something wrong. It encourages you ,unlike the Wii Fit. Remember the Wii Fit, it would flat out tell you "You're Fat" or "You move like an 88 year old woman ."   I feel this is better and can not wait to get further in my game.  If you want a quick workout while baby is sleeping do the 10 min workout for abs. It is low impact and fun! 

Dusted off my Xbox controller.

I miss gaming. And I am not talking about that tap games on tablets or phones. No,real gaming. So I got out my game controller and started to play viva pinata again. Exactly how I remember it, it's been awhile since I  played. I had to make a new garden. I named it Bikini Bottom. All the characters are there,  in Trouble in Paradise, but there are new pinatas and new ruffians. One thing too is if you kill a sour it poops out a bad seed. It is a weed. Got to smash them before they plant. Right now, I am level 9. But, I just started back up yesterday.
What made me start up? I missed it. Being a mom comes first, but when baby is snoozing I can play. If I like, if not I do whatever. It feels good to play again. My Xbox is back in full use. Is it good to play games again? Well yeah, it had always been my escape. I get a lot of good thinking done,pink controller in hand. I also wait for little man to be asleep and no headset. I don't do Xbox live. So,here I am with my pink controller, ice water, and popcorn. Playing Viva Pinata Trouble in Paradise while listening to the love of my life play GTA5 and my little man sleep soundly and peacefully. Life is good.

This is what I wrote last night. I got to level 12, yay!!! And now I remember why I love Viva Pinata. It is simple and fun. I do hate the fact I had to start over, but what else do I expect. My last Xbox red ringed. I can't wait to play again. It is entertaining and fun. The next game I hope to tackle is Assassin's creed.