I need TV DVD Recommendations to lose weight!! - Page 2

Jadzia · 10-10-07, 12:48 PM

Even in later seasons, Alias was still fun to work out to. Mindless fun.

idjit dragon · 02-19-08, 03:56 AM

Time for an update

I've completed Angel and have just started Serenity.I've plateaued at 10kg lost and would really need to change my diet (or give up the grog!!) to lose much more but maintaining the weight loss is still important

Based on the recommendations here and some fortuitous sales I have the following series lined up:

Supernatural S1
Rome S1&2
Deadwood S1-3
Veronica Mars S1-3
Alias S1-3
Buffy 4-7 (Australian WS versions just for the hell of it, bugger what Joss Whedon says)

How'd I do?

Cheers

Martin

PS - forgot the Complete X files set!!

bloopbleep · 02-19-08, 08:47 PM

queer as folk with brian kinney. definately a show like lost much watch from beginning to end. 5 seasons. one of the most underated shows ever.

Superman07 · 02-19-08, 10:32 PM

Honestly, as much as I like Buffy I think you'd be doing yourself a disservice to watch 4-7 again so quickly.

I'd check out Spooks/MI-5 if you haven't do so already. I need to pick up S5 myself and get caught up.

Brack · 02-19-08, 10:45 PM

Start weight lifting. It's much easier to keep off weight than just hitting a treadmill. At least it works for me.

Rocketdog2000 · 02-20-08, 01:43 AM

Don't believe I saw anyone else mention it yet, so I'm going to say...

Roswell - There's three seasons for you.

I'll also second Veronica Mars. The first season, especially, is fantastic.

Another I didn't see mentioned was Tru Calling, which is good for a Season and a quarter. It stars Eliza Dusku (Faith on Buffy/Angel).

If you like David Boreanez (Angel), you may also want to check out Bones. There's two seasons of that available now.

superdeluxe · 02-20-08, 01:44 AM

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idjit dragon · 11-02-09, 12:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by idjit dragon

Time for an update

I've completed Angel and have just started Serenity.I've plateaued at 10kg lost and would really need to change my diet (or give up the grog!!) to lose much more but maintaining the weight loss is still important

Based on the recommendations here and some fortuitous sales I have the following series lined up:

Supernatural S1
Rome S1&2
Deadwood S1-3
Veronica Mars S1-3
Alias S1-3
Buffy 4-7 (Australian WS versions just for the hell of it, bugger what Joss Whedon says)

How'd I do?

Cheers

Martin

PS - forgot the Complete X files set!!

Latest update - 18kg (40 lb) lost, the Wii fit tells me that I've gone from being Obese to top of the ideal range, Yay!!!

Updated list:

Watched:

Buffy 1-7 (US Version)
Angel 1-5 (UK Version)
Firefly
Supernatural S1-3
Twin Peaks S1-2
Rome S1 & 2
Deadwood S1-3
Veronica Mars S1-3
Alias S1-5
West Wing S1-4 (almost finished S5)

Purchased but yet to watch:

West Wing S6-7
Dexter S1 & 2
X- Files S1-10
Black Books S1-3
The Complete Prisoner (though I may have to repurchase on Bluray by all accounts)

I'll be getting Supernatural S4 when the pricing's right and maybe more Dexter if I like it.

The Sarah Connor Chronicles looks like it's my sort of thing to and The Wire and The Shield are both very cheap here in Oz (AUD $20 and $16 per season respectively) but I don't normally like cop shows?

Any other suggestions based on the above - particularly completed series with a few volumes

Cheers

Martin

Rypro 525 · 11-02-09, 12:44 AM

Six Feet Under. granted yes its about funeral home directors and can get depressing at times, it was a great show, and i can gurentee that you will break out the tissues at least once during the run of the series.

And a hell yes to the Shield, it def is not your typical cop show. read the review of the complete series for proof (and there are no spoilers in that review too)

idjit dragon · 11-02-09, 12:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rypro 525

Six Feet Under. granted yes its about funeral home directors and can get depressing at times, it was a great show, and i can gurentee that you will break out the tissues at least once during the run of the series.

And a hell yes to the Shield, it def is not your typical cop show. read the review of the complete series for proof (and there are no spoilers in that review too)

Thanks

So let's see - Six Feet Under:

HBO - tick
Completed series - tick
5 seasons - tick
"poignantly dramatic, unpredictably hilarious masterpiece - wow, I thought it was just a comedy; tick
Complete box set with no complaints re packaging on Amazon - tick
On sale for $88 - tick

OK just ordered thanks for the heads-up

I'll pick up the local versions of The Shield given the issues with the box set packaging and AR, AUD$96 for S1-6

Wow Rypro - you just cost me $200

Cheers

Martin

JuryDuty · 11-02-09, 10:20 AM

Slayer has a great list there. I'd add Scrubs to it as it's hilarious, has enough of a thread that you want to keep watching to see what happens next and has a LOT of seasons.

nemein · 11-02-09, 11:12 AM

The original Mission Impossible would be a good one... the final season is going out in R1 this month (not sure about availability elsewhere though). Each eps is about 50mins so lots of time on the treadmill compared to modern shows (some of which don't even top 40min any more).

I haven't read the thread so maybe it was mentioned/rejected but if you like Sci-Fi Battlestar Galactica would be a good one. From there may Stargate (10 seasons worth there

) and Babylon5.

RichC2 · 11-02-09, 11:45 AM

30 minute sitcoms and reality shows work best for me since you don't really have to pay attention and they're entertaining enough.

At least with It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, How I Met Your Mother and Top Chef

Shazam · 11-02-09, 12:00 PM

24 for sure. I break a sweat just watching it on the couch.

jeffbase34 · 11-02-09, 12:52 PM

I just finished Jericho S1 and S2 and really enjoyed it. Sleeper Cell is another often forgotten great show. I hear Sons of Anarchy is good too.

Of course, The Shield is top notch. It is so addicting.

milo bloom · 11-02-09, 02:35 PM

Battlestar Galactica
Doctor Who (new or old)

Rypro 525 · 11-02-09, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by idjit dragon

Thanks

So let's see - Six Feet Under:

HBO - tick
Completed series - tick
5 seasons - tick
"poignantly dramatic, unpredictably hilarious masterpiece - wow, I thought it was just a comedy; tick
Complete box set with no complaints re packaging on Amazon - tick
On sale for $88 - tick

OK just ordered thanks for the heads-up

I'll pick up the local versions of The Shield given the issues with the box set packaging and AR, AUD$96 for S1-6

Wow Rypro - you just cost me $200

Cheers

Martin

your welcome. yeah, Six Feet Under suprised me to, with how darkly funny it can get. I've prob laughed harder at that show then during some sitcoms

02-19-08, 03:56 AM	#27
idjit dragon Cool New Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 25	Time for an update I've completed Angel and have just started Serenity.I've plateaued at 10kg lost and would really need to change my diet (or give up the grog!!) to lose much more but maintaining the weight loss is still important Based on the recommendations here and some fortuitous sales I have the following series lined up: Supernatural S1 Rome S1&2 Deadwood S1-3 Veronica Mars S1-3 Alias S1-3 Buffy 4-7 (Australian WS versions just for the hell of it, bugger what Joss Whedon says) How'd I do? Cheers Martin PS - forgot the Complete X files set!! Last edited by idjit dragon; 02-19-08 at 03:59 AM.

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Rocketdog2000 DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,448	Don't believe I saw anyone else mention it yet, so I'm going to say... Roswell - There's three seasons for you. I'll also second Veronica Mars. The first season, especially, is fantastic. Another I didn't see mentioned was Tru Calling, which is good for a Season and a quarter. It stars Eliza Dusku (Faith on Buffy/Angel). If you like David Boreanez (Angel), you may also want to check out Bones. There's two seasons of that available now. __________________ "Curse you and your sudden but inevitable betrayal!"

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jeffbase34 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 984	Re: I need TV DVD Recommendations to lose weight!! I just finished Jericho S1 and S2 and really enjoyed it. Sleeper Cell is another often forgotten great show. I hear Sons of Anarchy is good too. Of course, The Shield is top notch. It is so addicting.

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