Three Steps to Healthier Binge Watching

It feels like Netflix release new content on a rear-daily basis these days, and with plenty of other streaming services competing by releasing content of their own, the choice can be downright overwhelming, and the result is often night after night of binge watching. The negative health effects of too much sitting still in front of the tv are well documented and range from eye strain to back pain, weight gain to long term health risks, but odds are we’re going to do it anyway. It doesn’t have to be all doom and gloom, however, here are three quick suggestions to make your binge watching just a little bit healthier.

Skip the snacks. For many of us binge watching goes hand in hand with binge eating, but those extra calories during a period of inactivity really take their toll. Consider switching to healthier snacks like fruits and vegetable, or better yet, skipping the snacks altogether.

Selective seating. If you’re going to be sitting for hours on end, you might as well make your body do some work as well. Rather than laying out of the couch, consider sitting on a balance ball for a bit of a workout while you watch.

Walking breaks. When a marathon is in the works, consider taking walking breaks at regular intervals. It doesn’t have to be much, maybe a 10-15 minute walking break every 2-3 episodes, just to keep the blood flowing and the body moving.

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Smart Weight Loss Tips for 2019

Many people jump into 2019 with the goal to lose some weight and get into better shape, but with countless diet plans out there the proper approach may be somewhat elusive. Of course, when it comes to losing weight the smart and healthy way, the proper approach may not be a diet at all. Here are three smart weight loss tips to get your 2019 started the right way.

Think lifestyle changes, not diet. A diet may get some results in the short term, but the body has its way of remembering and trying to get back to its original weight once that diet is over. Additionally, restrictive diets can often lead to nutrient deficiencies down the road if taken to an extreme or followed for too long. Lifestyle changes, on the other hand, like changing eating habits and generally eating better produce more sustainable results, even if they do happen just a bit more gradually.

Set reasonable expectations. You may not have that beach body a week into your new routine, and a significant difference in numbers on the scale may not happen in a matter of days. Setting reasonable expectations is the smartest way to ensure you stick to your new routine, and it’s far healthier than aiming for drastic change in a short amount of time.

Water is your friend. Water is not only essential to digestion, but it’s also a powerful weight loss tool, as quite often perceived hunger is really nothing more than dehydration. Sugary soft drinks and juices don’t count for proper hydration, replacing these drinks with water and ensuring you drink enough water throughout the day will make a significant difference not just in how you look, but in how you feel.

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