Happy Friday!
I recently finished a good book called 'Overcoming Addictions' by Deepak Chopra, M.D. The book is about all kinds of addictions and spiritual solutions to each. I thought the section on TV addiction was interesting and might have strong implications to exercise, or lack of.
"Another marker of addictive behavior is the sense of guilt that accompanies it, and which somehow seems to fuel the addiction rather than suppress it. In a study of leisure-time activities, television was the only one that evoked feelings of guilt. Other leisure activities created more pleasure the longer they were pursued, but television produced guilt rather than enjoyment."
If you are having trouble making exercise/movement part of your life review your TV watching habits. When are you watching TV? How much? How does it make you feel? TV might not only be sedentary it might be adding guilt to your life and draining some of the energy you need to get moving!
I am going to study my own (and my families) TV habits and see how it is impacting us. I'll keep you posted. FYI- my husband loves TV so don't tell him that it is under investigation. ha
FITNESS MOVE OF THE DAY
Sit up straight in a chair (preferably solid type chair) and raise up each leg alternating. Keep your leg bent when you lift it. Basically march in your chair. Watch the clock and do this for one minute. Make sure not to hold your breath.
Keep Moving
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