Weight Loss Strategies - Turn Off Your Television

Last night, I was flipping through the channels looking for something to watch. I usually watch Monday Night Football on Monday nights, but the regular season is over. I am almost in tears. What am I going to do with myself?

I have about 100 channels, but half of them are showing Law & Order. I like Law & Order, but all of the channels were showing episodes I had already seen. I was getting frustrated and that's when it hit me. I am going to turn off my television and be productive.

• I spent the next two hours:
• Organizing my life,
• Writing a to-do list, and
• Returning emails

After that, I did the unthinkable. I went to sleep early. I went to sleep before midnight. That means I actually slept twice in the same day. That never happens.

Television Watching

Depending on what source you use, Americans watch between 2 - 5 hours of television everyday. That is amazing. That is one of the reasons two-thirds of Americans are overweight or obese.

The Possibilities

If losing weight is your goal, you would be better off spending those 2 - 5 hours:

• Working out
• Preparing your healthy meals and snacks for the next day
• Preparing your gym bag for your work out the next day
• Sleeping
• Relaxing
• Meditating or praying
• Seeking out the support of family and friends
• Giving support to family and friends

The options are endless.

But, I Like T.V.

Don't get me wrong. There is nothing wrong with a little television. Comedies will make you laugh and laughter helps you lose weight. And who could go to sleep when there are 100 "reality" shows on, such as Big Brother 137? However, too much television can prevent you from losing weight.

So, turn off your television, and strategize new and more enjoyable ways to lose weight.

About The Author:

Kalvin Chinyere, M.D., fondly known as Dr. Kal, is a weight loss expert and the creator of The Don't Go Broke Diet. Dr. Kal was an overweight child, an obese teen and a morbidly obese adult. He tipped the scale at over 330 pounds. Dr. Kal has since lost and kept off over 140 pounds naturally. Learn more about the Don't Go Broke Diet at his weight loss blog and his weight loss program website.

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