This is a post in Dr. Kal’s HOW TO Series.
Watching TV is usually an example of what NOT to do when you want to lose weight. That’s because you just sit there. The good news is there are ways to lose weight by watching TV, the bad news is, most of them require you to move.
I tried to focus on ways to make watching TV a positive instead of a negative when it comes to losing weight. I chose ways that are inexpensive and that the average person can do.
Lose Weight While Watching TV Tip #1: Find an Exercise TV Show you Like
The reason I like exercise TV is that it’s not like a DVD where it’s the same workouts over and over again. I get bored easily. That’s why I like television shows – they have a new workout every time. My favorite hotel TV show is Exercise TV, but most hotels don’t have it. Here are some other options (the next two are available on DISH TV):
Karon Karter’s Pilates show called Pilates From The Inside Out, airs nationally each daily on the DISH Network. Her audience is the busy “everyday” man or woman. The focus is on a strong core, muscle toning and building a long, lean, body. I’m a fan of Pilates because it builds strength and you don’t need a lot of extra equipment or room to do it.
Lose Weight While Watching TV Tip #2: Learn to Cook Healthy at Home
There are few things that are better for your budget and your diet than learning to cook healthy meals at home. This is not easy though. You must learn how to cook food that is easy and tasty enough to win out over the fast food lane at McDonald’s. For this I love Food Network. They have the show “Healthy Appetite with Ellie Krieger” with nutritionist Ellie Krieger. She teaches you how to make food at home with all the flavor and satisfaction you want but without all the fat and guilt. Ellie’s show is every Saturday at 1 PM on the Food Network.
Lose Weight While Watching TV Tip #3: Get a Mini Trampoline
I have a mini trampoline in my TV room. I can sit and watch TV but during the commercials, it’s time to exercise. My kids love it too and have fun jumping up and down with me. Mini trampolines don’t cost a lot and are easy to move and store. It’s a great way to burn calories and get some exercise when you otherwise wouldn’t.
Now all you need to do to start losing weight is incorporate one or a few of these tips into your daily habit of watching TV. So, get started!
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