You should look for ways to double dip like this. Fidgeting when you are at work can help burn calories. Perhaps you can walk while you talk on your cell phone. You don't have to go far, you can just pace in your driveway. This will help burn calories during time you would traditionally be idle. You can take small sips of water repeatedly to keep your arms moving (and drinking water helps you feel full and resist cravings). Take the elevator instead of stairs. Instead of changing the channel for commercial breaks, you can do a set of sit-ups or crunches. You can even jump rope or do other aerobic exercises for the duration of the commercial break. If you're very serious about your weight loss, put a treadmill or exercise bike in front of your television and walk, jog, or cycle while enjoying your favorite shows. Attitude really affects your ability to lose weight. Not only does this double dipping help burn calories, but it keeps you thinking about your weight loss throughout the day. This will help to encourage you to think about your commitment to weight loss when cravings hit.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
A Calorie Burning Tip
Fidgeting can help you burn calories! It has been shown that fidgeting can help burn an extra 350 calories a day. You have seen many people who fidget, whether it is tapping a toe, leg bouncing, or moving their hands/fingers (tapping on the desk, wringing hands, twiddling thumbs). You may not want to seem ill-at-ease, but you can force yourself to fidget when no one is around, say when you are sitting alone at your desk. Even maintaining your posture, turning pages, and sipping water repeatedly help burn calories.
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