…so long a while that yes, the title of this blog is absolutely obsolete! I’m not 100% back to the level of activity I had before the accident and surgery, but no more assistive devices for me!
Haven’t done any gaming since Dec 26, 2010, and currently I’m preparing for what will be the most important roleplaying experience of my career: the USMLE Step 2 Clinical Skills exam. There’s some actual gaming in my near future, though- very much looking forward to experiencing how it is to play with US gamers.
Right now, I’m devoting part of this blog to a new endeavour, although very much related to regaining my strength and fitness. RPGs were about helping me get through the mental and emotional blergh surrounding my injury, and now I’m going to be using video games to get through the last bits of physical recovery.
Before the accident, I was kind of a gym/exercise addict. I’d spend 2-3 hours in the gym almost daily (and that’s not counting sauna and showering and dressing up). When I no longer had funds for gym membership, it was jogging outside and weight training and dancing. I’m still not up to running, and my tropical born-and-bred body does not like to step outside in this Illinois weather. Besides, I didn’t bring any outdoor exercise clothes meant for temperate climes with me. I don’t own any outdoor exercise clothes meant for temperate climes.
So as wimpy as it may seem to more hardcore exercise enthusiasts (as well as harcore videogamers), I’m building up my strength via Wii games. And for accountability, I’m documenting my progress here.
Okay, so it’s out there for anyone to read: I am 167 lb. That’s pretty hefty for a 5’5″ Asian frame to carry. There, I just admitted to the whole Internet that I am fat. So I’m not a secret Internet fatty, I’m an out there Internet fatty!
Currently, I am using the following games:
Wii Fit Plus
- A customized routine aiming to strengthen my legs (which is what my knees need for stability)
- Basic Step, which I repeat anywhere from 5-10 times
- Rhythm Kung Fu
Just Dance 2: I usually aim for a little more than 1000 sweat points per day. I do Just Dance 2 everyday and Wii Fit Plus every other day.
My goal is to be running by June, and to be within my ideal weight range (125-140 lb) by the time I go home to the Philippines.
I’ve been doing this routine since Monday, and my muscles hurt! It’s a bit embarrassing considering all the exercises and activities I used to do before without getting tired. I’ll be adding more activity to my routine each week. Hopefully I get my previous body and level of fitness back!
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