How NPR can help you
kachochan
Posts: 73
Hello everyone!
The only radio that I listen to religiously is NPR (for those of us who never heard of that, it stands for National Public Radio, very popular in the US).
And I should say that it plays a big role in my weight management program. In a way, NPR started my journey and it definitely helped me go on.
When I started my "50 mins brisk pace walk home from work", NPR was a huge motivator.
When I started running, NPR was there for me.
Whenever it was too noisy/boring/slow in the gym, NPR would push me.
It comes down to 2 things to me:
1) INFORMATION
There are a lot of programs that talk about health and weight related issues in particular. They invite doctors and specialists to debate and discuss recent studies and typical mistakes.
Check it out!
- Diane Rehm Show (aired last week) called Dr. Robert Lustig: "Fat Chance: Beating The Odds Against Sugar, Processed Food, Obesity, and Disease"
http://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2013-01-07/dr-robert-lustig-fat-chance-beating-odds-against-sugar-processed-food-obesity-and-d
Very very interesting! (I wish I had time to take notes and post a short summary here on MFP so that we could discuss it)
"Intelligence Squared US" - Oxford-style debates, a very interesting and at times provocative show.
check out the program "Obesity is the Government's Business"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4BgHqT4o-k
- Talk Of The Nation - In 'The Fat Trap,' Our Bodies Work Against Us
http://www.wbur.org/npr/144627629/in-the-fat-trap-our-bodies-work-against-us
- Morning Edition - Can Skinny Models Undermine Your Dieting Goals?
http://www.wbur.org/npr/168371575/can-skinny-models-undermine-your-dieting-goals
2) ENTERTAINMENT
Music on "All Songs Considered" is amazing for running and machine gym.
"Car Talk" is perfect for rainy gloomy days (Tom and Ray always make my day no matter what).
"Hearing Voices" - interesting stories
"NPR Playback" - feeling nostalgic? Choose your favorite year and enjoy.
"Snap Judgement" - if you haven't checked it out yet, it's the best show ever and it can keep you running/walking/exercising even when you're done - you won't even notice.
Good luck everyone!
The only radio that I listen to religiously is NPR (for those of us who never heard of that, it stands for National Public Radio, very popular in the US).
And I should say that it plays a big role in my weight management program. In a way, NPR started my journey and it definitely helped me go on.
When I started my "50 mins brisk pace walk home from work", NPR was a huge motivator.
When I started running, NPR was there for me.
Whenever it was too noisy/boring/slow in the gym, NPR would push me.
It comes down to 2 things to me:
1) INFORMATION
There are a lot of programs that talk about health and weight related issues in particular. They invite doctors and specialists to debate and discuss recent studies and typical mistakes.
Check it out!
- Diane Rehm Show (aired last week) called Dr. Robert Lustig: "Fat Chance: Beating The Odds Against Sugar, Processed Food, Obesity, and Disease"
http://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2013-01-07/dr-robert-lustig-fat-chance-beating-odds-against-sugar-processed-food-obesity-and-d
Very very interesting! (I wish I had time to take notes and post a short summary here on MFP so that we could discuss it)
"Intelligence Squared US" - Oxford-style debates, a very interesting and at times provocative show.
check out the program "Obesity is the Government's Business"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4BgHqT4o-k- Talk Of The Nation - In 'The Fat Trap,' Our Bodies Work Against Us
http://www.wbur.org/npr/144627629/in-the-fat-trap-our-bodies-work-against-us
- Morning Edition - Can Skinny Models Undermine Your Dieting Goals?
http://www.wbur.org/npr/168371575/can-skinny-models-undermine-your-dieting-goals
2) ENTERTAINMENT
Music on "All Songs Considered" is amazing for running and machine gym.
"Car Talk" is perfect for rainy gloomy days (Tom and Ray always make my day no matter what).
"Hearing Voices" - interesting stories
"NPR Playback" - feeling nostalgic? Choose your favorite year and enjoy.
"Snap Judgement" - if you haven't checked it out yet, it's the best show ever and it can keep you running/walking/exercising even when you're done - you won't even notice.
Good luck everyone!
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This American Life got me started when I began walking! Thanks for the post.0
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I listen to a lot of NPR podcasts, usually while walking or exercising at the gym.
Most relevant to this thread is "Your Health"--these are usually pretty short, 3-6 minutes.
I also like Planet Money and Freakonomics, and of course This American Life, Wait Wait Don't Tell Me, Fresh Air, etc.0 -
I split my time between NPR & Sports Radio......It's the perfect combination of meathead & dork.
Yes, the health and fitness stuff is much more in-depth and helpful than the cacophany of BS "reported" by the more main stream new sources.0 -
Meh... I hate listening to talk radio. I like music better.0
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I can finish a whole workout while listening to Car Talk and Wait, Wait Don't Tell Me podcast and never once stop and think, "Geez, when do I get to quit?"
NPR really is my connection to the world.0 -
Two days ago, NPR had a story about ways to lose weight successfully.
And one of the callers mentioned MFP!!!0 -
I've heard a lot about TAL, but haven't gotten hooked yet. I definitely will.
By the way, great weight loss, keep it up!0 -
Two days ago, NPR had a story about ways to lose weight successfully.
And one of the callers mentioned MFP!!!
Wow, really? Do you remember the name of the show?0 -
I can finish a whole workout while listening to Car Talk and Wait, Wait Don't Tell Me podcast and never once stop and think, "Geez, when do I get to quit?"
NPR really is my connection to the world.
Haha, me too! Car Talk rocks!
And with Snap Judgement there were times when I would stand outside or walk in the rain or bump into people or fall off the stairs just because i could not stop listening
Love it!0 -
Yes, the health and fitness stuff is much more in-depth and helpful than the cacophany of BS "reported" by the more main stream new sources.
Agree.0 -
Meh... I hate listening to talk radio. I like music better.
Yeah, it depends on the day. Sometimes I like music better.0 -
I listen to a lot of NPR podcasts, usually while walking or exercising at the gym.
Most relevant to this thread is "Your Health"--these are usually pretty short, 3-6 minutes.
I also like Planet Money and Freakonomics, and of course This American Life, Wait Wait Don't Tell Me, Fresh Air, etc.
Cool. Yeah, Fresh Air is good, too.0 -
Podcasts in the gym FTW. And I love them when I'm commuting!0
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