Burn 100 calories in a snap

January 24, 11:41 AMCharlotte Weight Loss ExaminerLeigh Peele

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A lot of people think that you only burn a lot of calories when you work out. This isn’t the case at all. In fact, the majority of my clients have more burn outside of the gym than in it.

The next time you think about taking the elevator because you just worked out, think again. Daily activity makes a heavier increase in burn than you think.

Burning 100 calories is 100 calories closer to your goal than you were before. Do enough 100-calorie activities and you might get that fat off of you sooner than you think. The best part is you don’t have at be in a gym doing it. Just remember, this doesn’t give you an excuse to eat more unless you are done with fat loss.

These numbers below vary on weight and conditioning but it’s just a little fun and for a reminder.

(Based on 160 pound lbs/General conditioning)

-Spreading Dirt with Shovel-17 mins
-Pushing Lawn Mower-15 mins
-Walking for Pleasure-30 mins
-Cooking-Lightly-40 mins
-Shopping-30-mins
-Scrubbing Floors/Windows-20 mins
-Walking the Dog-25 mins
-Treading water-Light effort-20 mins

So instead of worrying about only fitting in your crazy training and then crashing, go for a walk, get outside, and burn some calories on the natural.