Johanino
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Re: Scattycat's Exercise Log
Burn Off Holiday Calories!
No Gym Time Required
-- By Nicole Nichols, Personal Trainer
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Ah, the holidays are officially here!
And as much as we look forward to them, and all that comes with them (the friends, the family, and of course, the food!) it’s hard to escape the stress that they also bring.
"Exercise routine? Heh. Healthy eating? Forget about it." Sound like you?
Between the cooking, cleaning, traveling, decorating, shopping, and entertaining, how can you fit in your normal exercise routine? Or even a shorter exercise routine?
Well, if you’re like most "normal" Americans, you’ve probably bitten off more than you can chew when it comes to responsibilities. So, here’s a list of common holiday activities and the number of calories they burn. Realistically, you can keep your caloric intake in check (by keeping portions small and making healthier recipe substitutions), and by adding up these common activities—like cooking and cleaning—you can still burn a hefty sum of calories without setting foot in the gym.
(Based on a 40-year-old 5’5", 140-pound woman. Men, and women weighing over 140 pounds will burn more calories during the same activities.)
Bathing dog (to look and smell pretty for guests!): 15 minutes = 56 calories
Sitting and wrapping gifts or making crafts (hello party favors): 30 minutes = 48
Bagging grass & leaves: 30 minutes = 127 calories
Light baking (of all your favorite treats): 1 hour = 159 calories
Tending bar for guests (not drinking it yourself!): 1 hour = 146 calories
Changing bed linens (for the out-of-towners): 15 minutes = 40 calories
Board games: 30 minutes = 48 calories
Loading & Unloading the car (suitcases, groceries, kids): 10 minutes = 32 calories
Carrying groceries: 5 minutes = 13 calories
Taking out Trash: 2 minutes = 5 calories
Carrying wood or lumber (Marshmallows not included): 5 minutes = 26 calories
General to Heavy house cleaning: 1 hour = 191 calories
Clearing dishes from the table: 5 minutes = 13 calories
Washing dishes by hand: 15 minutes = 37 calories
Driving to the in-laws: 20 minutes = 42 calories
Dusting: 15 minutes = 40 calories
Eating: 1 hour = 95 calories
Family Reunion (includes sitting, talking, eating…not fighting): 1 hour = 95 calories
Food preparation: 1 hour = 195 calories
Flag Football (fun for the whole family): 1 hour = 508 calories
Putting away groceries: 5 minutes = 13 calories
Quick nature hike after dinner: 15 minutes = 95 calories
Light jogging (to get away from scary relatives): 15 minutes = 127 calories
Mowing lawn (pushing power mower): 20 minutes = 95 calories
Mopping floors: 15 minutes = 56 calories
Power napping (after turkey makes you sleepy): 15 minutes = 14 calories
Playing cards: 30 minutes = 48 calories
Playing catch (baseball or football): 30 minutes = 79 calories
Raking lawn: 30 minutes = 137 calories
Grocery shopping (with cart): 30 minutes = 73 calories
Grocery shopping (with basket): 30 minutes = 79 calories
Watching TV (okay, watching football): 1 hour = 64 calories
Socializing while standing: 1 hour = 127 calories
So, if you’re finding it impossible to get to the gym, try something new this year…like NOT avoiding the extra holiday chores. Your partner and/or host will be happy, and so will you for keeping your waistline in check.
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24/11/07, 20:05
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