You can still pay attention to the small screen. Best of all, you'll produce something positive to show for all those hours of viewing. The Soaps Set aside one night a week to do your nails, another to brush Fido or Kitty who will soon come to associate TV viewing with ecstasy. That's more than you will, but then it's only television. Unless you can get someone to tickle your tummy while you watch.
Game Shows Try some of the solitaire variations.
Or do a jigsaw puzzle. It will keep your hands busy. By now, you should have a manicure to admire. Otherwise, jog in place, work out with hand weights, stretch and finish off with yoga postures. Since nighttime nibbling sabotages so many of our good intentions, switch some of those daytime shopping trips to after dinner hours.