Whether or not you are concerned about the sedentary factor, take political issue with program content, or are concerned about the financial drain of having 300 channels, it is without question that a lot of Americans watch way too much television. I really did. Once you make a conscious effort to separate yourself from the bonds, you will find you have a lot more free time to deal with other things in your life. I have actually got a portfolio, a new deck, and a relatively clean house because I broke the sit-and-watch routine!