For my birthday, my parents talked with Julie to determine a good gift idea.  Julie made a good recommendation and I received EA Sport Active.  I only received the gift this past weekend, and I have to admit, I made an excuse on Monday morning and did not start using the program.  So Monday evening I set up my profile and I no longer had an excuse.

Tuesday morning I began the 30-day Challenge.  Granted, I started with the “Light Intensity” but I figure this is enough for my current level of activity.  Hopefully in 30 days I can try out the “Medium Intensity” level.

After two mornings, I can tell you this is not a simple game.  It really does challenge me.  The blasted Wii knows if I hold the position long enough, if I kick my legs high enough, etc.  Sometimes this is frustrating.  I mean, come on, I squatted and jumped but the rollerblade dude on the screen didn’t do these things!  Oh well, I will get more used to the program and get better.

Honestly, this morning I found myself saying, “I don’t have to go do that.  After all, I am starting to catch a cold and sleep would do me some good.”  But knowing that I would have a gaping hole in my 30-day Challenge gnawed at me. 

You guessed it.  I got up and did the workout.

I expect to be able to add bike riding to my daily routine pretty soon.  It has been warm enough the past couple of mornings to go for a ride.  I expect I will be out there starting this weekend.  I have to do a few more preparations on my bike and that will happen on Friday.

So, things are falling into place.  I have a 30-day Challenge thanks to EA Sports.  I have a bike to ride.  Yep, time to get in shape.

I will see where the next 28 days take me.  I will keep you posted.