How to Burn 200 Calories a Day
Losing weight can be a tough venture for anyone. This world is full of desires for instant gratification, and the need to lose weight quickly is no different. While going to the gym a few times a week will help to shed the extra pounds, there are other ways to burn calories. You will be surprised to know that there are simple tasks that you can do around the house that will allow you to burn 200 calories in a day.
Instructions
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Effortlessly Burn 200 Calories Every Day
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Stretch your upper legs or quadriceps by standing in front of a wall. Use the wall for balance by extending out your right hand and touching the wall. Bend your right leg back and grab your foot with your left hand behind your back (see Reference 1). Gently pull the right foot until you feel the slight stretch. Count to 20 and release. Continue this stretch with the left leg. Repeat these steps 10 times for each leg.
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Vacuum every room in the house. Be sure to bend at the knees when you vacuum under furniture and beds. Use any attachments on the vacuum cleaner to clean drapes and hard-to-reach areas. While doing this, make sure to tighten your stomach muscles and extend your arms as much as possible.
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Go shopping at the mall in the afternoon. If the mall has two or more levels, take the stairs instead of the elevator. Try not to browse too long in one shop if the mall you are visiting only has one level or is of the strip mall variety.
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Play a 20-minute game of racquetball or tennis with a friend (see Reference 2). Besides working up a sweat, you will be able to enjoy time with one or more of your favorite people.
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Take a walk after dinner. This will not only help to burn calories, but you will also be able to rid yourself of that "full" feeling.
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Tips & Warnings
Doing any of the above by themselves for an extended period will burn 200 calories a day. A combination will help to shed the calories throughout the day.
If you have a physical condition, consult your physician before completing any exercise.
