Excess abdominal fat negatively affects your appearance and can jeopardize your health, as it is linked to health conditions, such as heart disease and diabetes type 2. (See references 1) Spot belly fat reduction doesn't work; the only way to slim your midsection is to lose weight all over your body. (See References 2) In addition to a sensible diet, exercise can help you achieve this goal. Even when you can't go to the gym, you can still exercise while watching TV. Burn Calories While Watching TV The American Heart Association recommends doing 30 to 60 minutes of moderate cardio most days to burn calories and lose weight. (See References 3) While watching TV, you can use a treadmill, exercise bike, or elliptical machine, if you have one. If you don't have cardio equipment, use body movements to raise your heart rate. For example, jog in place, perform jumping jacks, punch and kick, and perform butt and knee kicks. Other alternatives include making an aerobics DVD or doing console game-based fitness via a gaming console. (See reference 4, p. 80) Stimulates Muscle...