Be a Couch Potato and Still Get Fit

I know most people like game shows

I know most people like game shows. There's just something about them that keeps people glued to their seats and attempting to outwit other family members by guessing at the questions. So here's the double deal. While getting those neurons working, why not give your muscles a workout as well? OK, imagine you're a contestant in a game show like Wheel of Fortune or Who Wants to be a Millionaire, you are in a mild stage of anxiety and adrenaline is pumping through your body just thinking about that big pot of money. When you guess correctly at the next question, you become so happy you need to jump up and do a little victory dance! Go ahead, bust some moves! Don't worry. You won't end up looking like a complete idiot, you're just so happy that's all. So move those arms, shake those hips, throw some punches in the air!

Now if you're a big sports fan, this next one is even better. Let's say you're watching football or basketball with your buddies or your younger son or anyone. It's the last two minutes of the game and your team is about to lose, but by stroke of impossible luck, your team shoots a three pointer and you just can't help but whoop for joy! So yes, get out of that seat and do your victory dance again! This time incorporate some shooting moves. Act as if you're about to score that last free throw or something, or show some football action as well. Hey, no problem here right? There's nothing weird about it at all. But secretly, you're making sure you give your body a bit of a workout just by being your couch-potato self. Not that bad so far, huh?

Let's say you got so over-excited you spilled your drink or that hot salsa dipping you made for the tortilla chips. What do you do? Do you ask someone to clean it up or holler for a wet towel? Oh no couch potato, you get up, rush to the kitchen, grab that towel or mop, and clean up that mess yourself! It's your fault so you had better do something about it. By doing so, you got off that couch again didn't you? and its perfectly excusable. If you are embarrassed by the fact that you've become weight-conscious, then no one has to realize that you're actually on an exercise plan. Remember, any movement no matter how small is better than no movement at all.

Here is another technique. Make sure the coffee table where you are putting those snacks and drinks is at least a good two feet away from you. That way you will have to get up and reach for whatever it is you need. Also, do remember to put the glass back down after you're done drinking. In this manner, you will have no choice but to get up and go over the routine again every time you need another sip of that drink. Do the same with your snack too. Don't grab some chips and pile them on one hand while sitting down. One at a time, grab just a mouthful so that you'll have to do it all over again.

Chew your food well. That's right, aid your digestive system by making sure you chew your food 20-30 times before it goes down your throat. So go ahead and munch on those carrot sticks! YUM!

Don't forget to have some water in between the juice and the celery. Keep yourself hydrated. Also, thirst can be mistaken for hunger, so you might want to sip some water first before thinking of getting another bite. Besides, if you are drinking lots of fluids you will have lots of reasons to go to the bathroom. Hmmmsee? Got you off the couch yet again!

And finally, if possible, be sure your phone or computer is located further away from the living room. That way, you will have no other option but to walk from the couch to the phone to make a call or to check your email. While on the phone, stand up instead of sitting down. At least limit your calls to five minutes or less, OK? Don't fret, you can always make another call later. Another productive walk from the couch to the phone right?

Be a Couch Potato and Still Get Fit

By: Steven Kelly

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