Wii Fit and things like it

I am not trying to insult anyone here, but just feeling a little reflective this morning. I realize how much money I've spent in the past right around New Years based on the annual resolution to get thin and fit! I really think some of these products target overweight people (like me!) who want to get the results without a lot of sweat. I, personally, have looked at these items as the THING that was going to change my life. While they all have their benefits, they certainly weren't the life change I needed.

Wii Fit
Shape-Up Shoes
Juicer
Ab Lounger and similar equipment
Curves
Gym memberships (when I wasn't committed to doing any hard work)
Shake weights

I just felt so free coming into this new year without feeling the need to make an unreasonable resolution and without throwing away my money.

Again, I'm not dissing these products. I just felt that I viewed them as a save-all, which they are not.

 I sooooo agree with you!!! I finally got down to focusing on what I REALLY use and need - my gym membership is the best investment I ever made - I've been a steady eddy since I was cleared after my WLS.  I got off track last year when my life schedule changed, I committed to myself that I had to get it in - no matter what - and that started my 5 am routine. 

I've stuck to it all year and I am proud of me!!!! And one thing I do know - even the most well meaning New Year's resolution-er is NOT going to show up at 5am........... for more than a week...... so no crowded gym for me!!! hahahahhahaha

 But I look SOOOOO cool using the shake weights!! 

I agree with you, but I do miss not having a piece of equipment in the house to throw my clothes on.
Rob

The aisle at Walmart was full of nicoret gum, diet pills, and exercise machines. I was a little overwhelmed.

I knew someone who had the ab lounge.

...I couldn't quit giggling