Going Zen - Shows on Satellite TV That Help You Live a Better Life
Who says TV has to be unhealthy? In reality TV can actually inspire you to change your life.
Here is a sampling of shows that help you to live better.
Tune up your satellite TV to catch these great, inspirational programs.
Body, Mind and Kick Ass Moves: This series can be found on the BBC 3, which you can get via satellite TV.
The documentary takes a look at the world of martial arts.
You'll see fighting with weapons whilst blindfolded, stopping an assailant with a shout and pressing blades into your neck without getting hurt.
Join host Chris Crudelli as he unveils the mysterious world of martial arts.
Jamie at Home: Featuring world-renowned chef and all around good guy Jamie Oliver, this show teaches you how to cook healthily and without fuss.
Jamie uses fresh ingredients that have been grown organically at his home in Essex, UK.
You can catch the chef and his delicious eats in HD on Channel 4 or the Food Network-both available via satellite TV.
Dr.
Phil: Following in the footsteps of Oprah, Dr.
Phil takes feel good psychology down to the next level.
He rips apart life's problems and gets to their roots.
He tells it like it is.
While many make fun of the program, Dr.
Phil is hugely popular.
His approach makes you change your life and concentrates on you, your self.
He even gives his audience homework to improve their lives.
Made: This reality TV show comes from MTV (yes, even they are getting aboard the self-improvement train) and features teens that have a goal to be 'made' or transformed into singers, sports stars, actors, dancers, etc.
Each teen has a coach who helps them realize their goals over the course of several weeks.
If anything, this show will inspire you to be more than you ever imagined you could be.
Oprah: Of course you can't forget Oprah-her brand of uplift is just what the doctor ordered.
She interviews stars and gurus and inspires you with her generosity.
She chats with politicians, cooks with Gwyneth Paltrow and gives you philanthropic insights into world events.
Cook Yourself Thin: Here's one for the weight obsessed.
Rather than promoting precarious diets, this British show aims to show you how to cook healthily.
You'll actually be full with their recipes.
Diets don't work-trust the girls at Cook Yourself Thin as they show you how to get a great bod without the stress.
This airs on Channel 4 but you can also find it on the Lifestyle channel on satellite TV.
Queer Eye for the Straight Guy: The pitch-a team of queer guys take on your average straight guy and make him over.
They'll teach him how to cook, show him how to dress, and give him tips on how to be the perfect gentleman.
Extreme Makeover: In this show, families in difficult situations are given a gift of a lifetime-a home makeover.
Follow host Ty Pennington as he helps families all over the country.
You will be roused.
The Biggest Loser: This reality TV shows follow contestants as they lose weight.
It's definitely not an easy task, but these people really go to it.
The results in full HD detail are impressive.
Here is a sampling of shows that help you to live better.
Tune up your satellite TV to catch these great, inspirational programs.
Body, Mind and Kick Ass Moves: This series can be found on the BBC 3, which you can get via satellite TV.
The documentary takes a look at the world of martial arts.
You'll see fighting with weapons whilst blindfolded, stopping an assailant with a shout and pressing blades into your neck without getting hurt.
Join host Chris Crudelli as he unveils the mysterious world of martial arts.
Jamie at Home: Featuring world-renowned chef and all around good guy Jamie Oliver, this show teaches you how to cook healthily and without fuss.
Jamie uses fresh ingredients that have been grown organically at his home in Essex, UK.
You can catch the chef and his delicious eats in HD on Channel 4 or the Food Network-both available via satellite TV.
Dr.
Phil: Following in the footsteps of Oprah, Dr.
Phil takes feel good psychology down to the next level.
He rips apart life's problems and gets to their roots.
He tells it like it is.
While many make fun of the program, Dr.
Phil is hugely popular.
His approach makes you change your life and concentrates on you, your self.
He even gives his audience homework to improve their lives.
Made: This reality TV show comes from MTV (yes, even they are getting aboard the self-improvement train) and features teens that have a goal to be 'made' or transformed into singers, sports stars, actors, dancers, etc.
Each teen has a coach who helps them realize their goals over the course of several weeks.
If anything, this show will inspire you to be more than you ever imagined you could be.
Oprah: Of course you can't forget Oprah-her brand of uplift is just what the doctor ordered.
She interviews stars and gurus and inspires you with her generosity.
She chats with politicians, cooks with Gwyneth Paltrow and gives you philanthropic insights into world events.
Cook Yourself Thin: Here's one for the weight obsessed.
Rather than promoting precarious diets, this British show aims to show you how to cook healthily.
You'll actually be full with their recipes.
Diets don't work-trust the girls at Cook Yourself Thin as they show you how to get a great bod without the stress.
This airs on Channel 4 but you can also find it on the Lifestyle channel on satellite TV.
Queer Eye for the Straight Guy: The pitch-a team of queer guys take on your average straight guy and make him over.
They'll teach him how to cook, show him how to dress, and give him tips on how to be the perfect gentleman.
Extreme Makeover: In this show, families in difficult situations are given a gift of a lifetime-a home makeover.
Follow host Ty Pennington as he helps families all over the country.
You will be roused.
The Biggest Loser: This reality TV shows follow contestants as they lose weight.
It's definitely not an easy task, but these people really go to it.
The results in full HD detail are impressive.
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