With spring coming, it's nice to know that for almost all of us, burning a simple 100 calories is as easy as doing some household exercises we perform all the time. In addition to playing with your kids outside, how about the activities below? These are great ways to burn off calories with things you may already do:


1. Play outdoor games with the kids (tic-tac-toe, four square).
2. Resist the urge to order takeout food and spend just 30 minutes preparing a delicious, low-fat meal.
3. Take a 20-minute walk with your dog (or borrow a neighbor's) in the morning.
4. Get romantic. Just a half hour of slow dancing with your spouse or significant other will burn those calories
5. Spend just 15 minutes bowling, 30 minutes playing Frisbee, 18 minutes golfing or play 13 hands of cards.
6. Catch up with family and friends. Spend an hour getting in touch with your family and friends by e-mail, which burns calories due to the typing. I knew blogging was healthy!
7. Plant some flower bulbs, so they bloom just in time for warm weather.
8. Wash the car.
9. Repair your own clothes.
10. Take the stairs.