{"id":2845,"date":"2018-05-16T08:39:31","date_gmt":"2018-05-16T13:39:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.consumerhealthdigest.com\/blog\/\/?p=2845"},"modified":"2019-08-02T07:23:45","modified_gmt":"2019-08-02T12:23:45","slug":"lose-weight-by-watching-tv","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.consumerhealthdigest.com\/blog\/lose-weight-by-watching-tv.html","title":{"rendered":"5 Ways to Lose Weight by Watching TV!"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The normal individual watches around 4-5 hours of TV each day<\/a>. Each hour of TV contains around fifteen minutes of ads. So each show normally comprises of 45 minutes of runtime and the ads are divided into three-five minute segments. I’m speaking on an average of course; some shows are only 20 minutes long with fewer ads. <\/p>\n

Ways to Lose Weight by Watching TV<\/h2>\n

Now we all know how annoying commercials can be because they break the momentum of the show every time with ridiculous advertisements. And waiting for those commercials to end can be tormenting because those 5 minutes seem longer than the whole episode of the show. So why not make the most of it? Some people are super busy with their jobs, household chores, and university life. <\/p>\n

So making time for the gym seems like an unfulfilled dream and you just want to sit back, breathe and relax in the little time you get for yourselves. <\/p>\n

So here’s a crazy idea, why not lose weight while watching TV? I came up with a few ways you can burn those extra calories and fat that you’re just dying to get rid of while watching TV. If you want to get into shape but just can’t find the time to do it then this article is definitely for you. <\/p>\n

1. Workout while watching TV<\/h2>\n

\"Workout
\nMove your equipment in front of your TV set, like your treadmill<\/a> for example. You can run and watch your show simultaneously. The best part is an hour will seem like 15 minutes because we tend to lose ourselves and the track of time when we watch TV. It’s a great effective way to get into shape and you’re not likely to miss out on a single day because it’s fun, you don’t get bored and it fits perfectly into your schedule.<\/p>\n

2. Eat healthy <\/h2>\n

Try to munch on fresh fruits and vegetables while watching TV. This is likely to fill you up so you won’t feel hungry afterward hence helping you control your diet. We all like to munch on something, be it popcorn or a snack while watching TV. <\/p>\n

We need something in our hands all the time, so why not make it a habit only to eat veggies and fruits. If you hate the taste of vegetables, make a salad with some dressings, include some chicken in there to keep the taste interesting for you. Trust me you’ll gobble down a whole bowl without even realizing. <\/p>\n

3. Exercise during commercials<\/h2>\n

See how many pushups or sit-ups you can do during the commercials. Make a target that you have to try to do 5 more than before in between each commercial break. Push yourself to the maximum. You could even jump rope to see how many can you do within those 5 minutes. <\/p>\n

4. Workout videos<\/h2>\n

\"Workout
\nToday there are so many channels that encourage core fitness and training. For those who don’t get time to hit the gym every day or who aren’t comfortable working out in front of others, you can watch exercise videos on your TV and simply follow the instructor.<\/p>\n

5. Keep your hands busy<\/h2>\n

Don’t just lie idle on your couch and watch 3 hours of television. Try to keep your hands busy by doing your laundry, or doing your homework or anything else. Surveys have shown people who just lie there like a statue have a higher chance of becoming a victim to obesity<\/a> rather than those who keep doing something or the other; this is because even the tiniest of chores involves you burning up all those additional calories. <\/p>\n

If you are the type of person that just wants to lie down and watch T.V in peace while still shedding some pounds, then try putting on a weight training corsets<\/a>.<\/p>\n

If you’re looking to burn fat, nothing is better than getting real physical exercises done. That’s the best way to burn calories and get in shape. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The normal individual watches around 4-5 hours of TV each day. Each hour of TV contains around fifteen minutes of ads. So each show normally comprises of 45 minutes of runtime and the ads are divided into three-five minute segments. I’m speaking on an average of course; some shows are only 20 minutes long with … <\/p>\n

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