Recommendations on tv shows / movies for weight loss / health motivation

'Run Fat boy run'

Is a funny film that I find very sweet

I'll sometimes watch youtubers what I eat in a day or something similar...

motivation comes from within. not from watching a movie.

I watch movies with scientists saving the world, doesn't mean I could do it LOL

instead of using 105 minutes sitting on your *kitten*.... get up and move!

You're not going to dig this very much, but:

Naruto, Dragon Ball, or one piece.

High energy martial arts anime with stories that go for hundreds of episodes. I like to watch them while doing cardio on a stationary device (elliptical, bike, etc).

On the assumption that's not going to be your thing, just pick any long running series you haven't seen before, and binge it while doing cardio.

If you're looking for something that's more inspirational for while you're NOT doing cardio. Hmmm maybe some cooking shows Burn the calories off so you can eat the goods!

AnnPT77 wrote: »

Split the difference: Find audio books or podcasts, listen to them while walking (no headphones if on roads!) or doing other exercise?

IMO, establishing new habits, even slowly, is more important than "motivation".

The audio+exercise instead of seated screen-time, that would be a candidate new habit.

Podcasts and motivation are not my thing, but there are threads around here with suggested ones. Pretty much any book is available as audio these days, sometimes free through libraries.

I think this is a good suggestion. Motivation aside, I think pairing something you don't yet do easily (like a workout) with something fun -- like listening to a podcast or watching a show or trying out a new playlist -- is great motivation (as in makes you want to do something more than you otherwise would).

For shows, watching fun cooking shows tend to get me excited about cooking and what I can create if I'm in a cooking rut, so would recommend them (or YouTube videos -- I like actual cooking ones). I agree with the person who said you might want to avoid stuff like British Baking Show, though. I like historical food/cooking videos and shows, even though it's not directly relevant to what I do in the kitchen for the most part. It's interesting and does tend to keep me interested in cooking anyway.

I do often like running or walking to fitness-focused podcasts, like Sigma Nutrition or (old, I tend to like the older episodes, not sure if there are new ones) FitCast or some running themed ones. There used to be a triathlon one with a couple of guys in the Chicago burbs I liked, but mainly because I'm in Chicago and have done tris (there was one where they argued about just how flat the Chicago tri course was -- flat, but not completely pancake flat one of them was insisting -- amused me). I'm not into more weight loss specific ones, but know some like Half Size Me.

I also like completely different non-fitness related ones, some I save for workouts I'm not in the mood for, since I know I will want to listen to them. (I'm not assuming anyone will have the same taste in them as me, so won't list.)

For regular old TV, I will say that my family enjoys watching American Ninja Warrior every summer. A lot of the competitors are "normal people" (or they achieved celebrity doing this program successfully and were normal people prior!), though there is a mix of Olympic athletes, stunt actors, or other pros, too. I don't think I would ever try out for the program (nowhere near fit enough for that at present!), but the idea of completing obstacle courses appeals to me, and it's fascinating to see what people can do! All the people are fit, but there's a range of ages and sizes, and several women have become very competitive in it too.

My 600 LB Life was what really motivated me to change, to be completely honest. Three years ago I was 250 lbs at 5 feet tall and experiencing heart palpitations, panic attacks, and just feeling really miserable overall. I saw myself becoming those people very soon if I did not change. The success stories would motivate me as well. I was like, 'If they can lose 200+ lbs, so can I!' I was determined to do it, and my mindset was no matter how slowly it takes, I just need to get it off and not go back. Almost 100 lbs down now, and I feel better than I've ever felt. Now I watch active wear hauls on YouTube and healthy What I Eat in a Day videos to keep me on track

I watch Supersize vs Superskinny on Youtube. It addresses poor eating habits, eating disorders and make lifestyle changes.

Secret Eaters

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCQj3WQwDcM

@meeppeepneep That's a good one too :-) It amazes me how many in that show genuinely don't realise how much they eat and drink. I just started watching “Generation XXL” on Youtube. It breaks my heart to see how it not only affects those kids physical health, but their social life, their emotional well-being and self-esteem as well. Thinking back to my childhood, overweight kids were the exception.

@anna_lowe just search it on youtube.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67zLVG1uTEA