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Simple ways to torch some extra calories

Posted: Aug 21st 2008 9:30PM by Chris Sparling
Filed under: Fitness, Food and Nutrition, General Health, Women's Health, Men's Health

Did you know that, on average, we actually burn more total calories during everyday activities than we do during our daily workout? These activities, affectionately referred to as N.E.A.T. (non-exercise activity thermogenesis), can be anything from vacuuming your carpet to pacing around while you talk on the phone.

The website DietDetective.com offers up some great and simple ways to burn more calories throughout the day using the N.E.A.T. philosophy. Here are just a few that they suggest:

  • Get a stepper for under your desk or for while you watch TV
  • Drink a glass of cold water
  • Gesture and fidget
  • Laugh more
  • Stand up
  • Walk while you work
  • Get up and speak to coworkers instead of using I.M. or email
  • Take the stairs instead of the elevator
  • Purposely park far away from your office building or the mall

For a more detailed description of each, visit the DietDetective.com website by clicking HERE.

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