The main reason why I wanted the wii game system is because I have had two friends tell me they have lost weight using it. I have been smoke free now for going on 5 months now. ( Not using anything either)My son informed me that I was getting pudgy. I had gotten down to like 135 lbs because of my car accident. I have put some wieght on. Been told I look healthier now then what I did, but I don't need to gain anymore either. The wii Fit Plus is kinda fun, and with it being indoors it helps alot because it is so cold outside right now. The wii bowling is fun too. I can remember being a teenager and going to Rock-A-bowel at Bullitt Bowel when it was still up and running before they tore it down. Again it is another way to burn more calories. I have heard they are using the wii system in therapies to help people with thier cognitive thinking skills and mobilty. I think from what I have played it is a way cool game system.