Death by Television

A recent report says the more time you spend on your couch watching TV, the shorter your life span.

I’m screwed.

I have tried cutting my TV hours. But the truth is, I like the medium. I love the medium. With the right creative team, a television show is just as compelling as a movie or a book.

That being said, I rarely watch TV just to have it on. I don’t even have cable. I receive eight channels over the air for free in HD and that’s enough to catch the few prime time shows I watch when they actually air.

I spend most of my time watching TV on DVD or stuff I’ve pulled off the Internet. When I watch something, it’s something specific I want to watch as opposed to just flicking through aimlessly.

Does the fact that I canceled my cable and put the money toward my monthly gym membership fee score me any points?