A lot of us take our dinner right in front of the TV. Seems relaxing enough, but if your aim is weight loss, then you may want to think about moving away from the TV. Research has found that kids who watched TV while eating lunch ate a whopping 228 more calories than those who ate without the television on. While the study was done only with kids, I am a firm believer that this also holds true for adults. I’m a fan of TV just

as much as the next girl, but it can be a mindless activity, which leads to mindless eating and unnecessary calories. So do yourself and your kids a favor and turn off the tube. Maybe you’re already eating without the TV on, so I’m curious . . . Do You Eat in Front of the TV? Yes, at least one meal a day. Occasionally – once or twice a week. Never!

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Do You Eat in Front of the TV?