Lose Pounds While Doing Chores

One of the quickest and most effective ways to lose weight and
sustain weight loss is to increase the energy that you put into
your regular chores. Believe it or not, you lose a significant
number of calories through your daily activities, as long as
your activities are not just sitting at your desk or watching
television. In one hour of housework, you can actually burn as
many calories as you would during one hour of walking or
leisurely riding a bicycle.

The key to losing weight while doing everyday chores is to
infuse your routine with vigor. Instead of slowly going through
your task list, do it quickly. Being a busybody truly does have
more benefit when it comes to weight loss than being a
simpleton.

Here is a list of some common chores with some ways to infuse
them with that added kick that can help you burn 100-300 extra
calories per hour:

Laundry
Laundry baskets are heavy and require much lifting. The next
time you take your laundry to your laundry room, lift the
basket up and down as you walk. Lifting the basket will help to
build your muscles and burn a handful of extra categories.

When you put laundry in the washer or drying, extend your legs
as you bend. Extending your legs will help you get a helpful
stretch in them, which will increase your flexibility and
muscle tone.

Finally, when folding clothes or ironing, avoid simply sitting
while you go through the task. Stand, bend your legs at the
knees and do squats. Doing squats during these small intervals
will help to build and tone your thigh muscles, which will, in
turn, help to burn more calories on a regular basis.

Mowing the Lawn
If you mow the lawn regularly, you know that a certain degree
of muscle strength is required in order to push the mower
across the lawn. First, avoid using a riding lawn mower, even
if you have a large lawn to cover. Use your push mower as if it
were a stack of weights. Pushing from your chest, use your arms
to push it across the lawn rather than your body. You will be
tempted to simply use your body weight to push the equipment
forward, but by pushing with your arms, you will build your
triceps and biceps.

Dusting
Dusting is a relatively low-impact and exertion house chore.
However, you will see benefit if you dust quickly. By speeding
through your routine, you will notice that you are actually
exhausted, if not out of breath, by the time you are finished.
Do not scrimp on the corners, however, simply because you are
dusting quickly. With the extra few minutes you save by
speeding through your routine, do a few squats, push-ups or
stretches. You will be amazed by what you can accomplish
quickly.

Car Washing
Washing your car helps you burn a huge amount of calories. The
next time your vehicle needs a bath, avoid taking it to the
local car wash. Instead, vigorously scrub it down using soap
and sponges. The activity will help you build muscle and will
get you in action. Any action more than sitting will help you
increase the number of calories your body consumes.

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