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What do YOU DO in front of the T.V.??

Submitted by christine on September 24, 2007 - 7:26pm.

Do you find it difficult to stick to your goals when watching t.v.? I did! I grew up in a family that made daily use of t.v. trays. We NEVER ate at a dining room table!!! Our diet was greasy, salty, and we always ate while watching a movie on t.v. To this day, I still associate comfort and camaraderie with t.v. and food.

When I made a conscious effort to commit myself to a healthier lifestyle, I thought I had to give up t.v. to do it. I wasn't ready to give up my occasional t.v. indulgence so I bought a spin bike and planted it in front of the t.v!! It was a great solution. I play little games with myself while watching The Biggest Loser or a D-back game. While the show is on, I am pedaling modestly but when a commercial comes on, I pedal vigorously. Sometimes the commercials really burn me out!!

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  1. simba Says:
    October 15, 2007 - 12:04pm

    HELLO IAM INEZ AND WATCHING T.V. IS NOT A PROBLEM FOR ME. IIIIIIIIII HAVE LOST 9LBS.----6 INCHES----- 4 PERCENTS BODY FAT WITH THE HELP OF MY GREAT TRAINER.

  2. Rocky Says:
    October 6, 2007 - 7:37pm

    I do a lot of mindless eating...in my car, watchin' tv, in front of the computer. I should be more aware of how much and when I eat. I also tend to eat late at night after a long day. I use food for comfort.

    Ralph

  3. christine Says:
    October 7, 2007 - 12:10pm

    Ralph,
    Mindless eating is a problem for most of us. I chew gum while driving...........Are you suffering from excess weight? Is that why you think you should be aware of how much you eat and when? What are your fitness goals? I am here to help. :)Christine

  4. davegrn72 Says:
    October 5, 2007 - 4:59pm

    I don't spend a lot of timein front of the TV but when I am, I am relaxing and enjoying the show. Not much eating so I guess that is not a problem.

  5. christine Says:
    October 7, 2007 - 12:12pm

    Dave,
    YOU ROCK!! Just the fact that you lost 13 lbs. in less than a month shows that passive activities like watching T.V. are not as important to you as taking better care of yourself. You are an inspiration to all of us!!
    ;) Christine