Amy Layne Paradigm

Get Up Off the Couch…

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Let’s be serious here…TV these days is incredible. I won’t lie and say I don’t have “my shows” but I try not to let that stop me from being active or being balanced. I know most of you know this already as I’m sure your parents told you many times “why don’t you go outside and play…” This is just a reminder. As adults this still applies. Television leads to inactivity and over snacking. It also feels like a downer for the body. I’m never watching TV and then get a sudden urge to go out and be active. I only feel like watching more TV…and more…and more. Let’s stop this cycle!

A good way to balance your TV addiction with a healthy lifestyle is to have a limit of shows you call “your shows.” I like to set it at 3-5 shows per week. This way if there is one night where you enjoy all the shows on TV you can sit down and make a night of it and not miss that extra show here and there earlier in the week. When it’s not time for “your shows” get outside! Go for a walk/hike. Go to the gym (sometimes you can catch some entertainment on the gym TV’s too…but that seems like cheating). Just get off your butt! That’s all there is to it. A healthy, balanced lifestyle does take some discipline but it is GOOD discipline…it makes you healthier and live longer. Don’t be scared of discipline…plan “your shows!”
Dave
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  • ryanbiddulph

    Hi David,

    I got rid of TV 4 years ago. If I want to watch a sporting event I'll swing by my parent's place. So little of what's on TV will actually help you. Outside of a few entertaining or informative shows it's a waste of time in my book.

  • David Duizer

    Hi Ryan!

    You got rid of it? I dunno if that would be for me. I know I am addicted to my comedies…the office, 30 rock, parks and rec, modern family. It would be tough to miss the NBA Playoffs too…Amy and I are suckers for local news as well. I dunno it just fits with us but we know when it is too much! I just think it helps to know and be conscious about how much TV we watch. We don't want to get consumed!