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Nintendo's Wii Fit sounds like some kind of dream machine - a games console that is fun to play but helps you lose weight too?

It all seems too good to be true.

However with Christmas fast approaching and with some of the hype having died down the question remains does the Wii Fit actually help you lose weight?

One lady who wishes to remain anonymous has created the splendidly named "Diary of a fat woman" blog; it charts her progress as she embarks on a "Wii Fit Diet", a diet which consists of well balanced meals alongside a 60 minute workout provided by the console.

Her latest entry puts her weight at 225lbs which considering her weight on day one was a cuddly 238.8 represents a drop of 13lbs between June 9th and July 20th.

So far, so good.

But it's not just the girls who are deciding to get physical with the Wii; the blokes are more than happy to step up to the plate too.

Philadelphian Mickey DeLoronzo gained notoriety when he decided that at 191lbs he was carrying a little "extra baggage" and made it his mission to put the NintendoWii Fit to the test.

After 45 days he was down to an impressive 176lbs (that's an incredible 15lbs loss!) and whilst he concedes that any 60 minutes of additional movement per day over a prolonged period of time would result in some weight loss, he feels that Wii Fit made it much less painless.

In short, Nintendo's Wii Fit seem to have created a superior fitness game which actually delivers results, but ultimately you'll only get out of it what you put in to it and your will-power is as much a part of any success as the graphics, the interface and the balance board.

If you are looking for a Wii Fit, visit http://www.WiiFitFrenzy.co.uk for a full list of online UK and US stockists. Their innovative Stock Locator provides up to the minute info, as well as Pop-Up and Email Alerts to keep you fully informed as and when stock arrives back in the stores. See who has stock available and compare prices at a glance.

http://www.WiiFitFrenzy.co.uk - the only online resource you need to get yourself a Wii Fit this year.

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Although many of us are very familiar with quarter fed video games, the Internet has given yet a new definition to arcade games. Everyday, more and more people are exploring games online. These do not just attract children or teenagers, they also provide fun and excitement to adults. In fact, they are widely played by both children and adults alike. You will even find them competing against each other.

Online arcade games are available on a 24/7 basis. They are available in various formats. You have games that can be played only within a trial period. Often, you would have to download the software first before you can start playing. Of course, there are games that you can try directly online without needing to download anywhere software. The game developers are hoping that by trying out the game, the players will be lure into buying the full game.

These online arcade games are also available on a buy scheme. However, there are thousands of games that are available for free. All of them offer the opportunity to truly explore the gaming world where you can fight monsters or build your own virtual world. All these games are created with state-of-the-art equipments and this evident from the almost realistic graphics you will find these days.

These days, you will find zones that are dedicated solely to online arcade games. You can choose to play these if you don't have the money to spare. They are basically categorized into action , sports, fun, classics, retro, shooting, puzzles, mental exercises, skill games, strategy, simulations, racing, casino and card games.

Nowadays, you will find people joining online gaming competitions; although there are some that you can play on your own.

There are benefits to playing online arcade games. First of all, you don't have to go out of the house just to relax and have fun. These games are quite addicting. In fact, they are so addicting that they have posed a threat to the health and livelihood of many people. There are people who have poor impulse control and so they find themselves playing incessantly at the expense of school, work or other activities, so make sure that you regard these games as mere sources of entertainment and not your reason for living!

Online arcade games encourage creativity and teamwork. Simulation games would require you to build a home, a town or a business, so people learn some business concepts from these. There are games that would allow several individuals to work together online to defeat an opponent. This encourages camaraderie, friendship and teamwork. There are still other benefits to playing online. You will discover these benefits as you explore the world of online gaming.

Nowadays, online arcade games are just one click away. All you have to do is log on and you're done. You can now have access to numerous games that will entertain you endlessly.

John Grant is a the author for a Free Online Games site where he is writing articles about how to download games

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