In the world of “Run-Eat-Race-Repeat” many of us miss the “Run” part. Calorie
Lack of physical Activity leads to Obesity and increases the risk of Diabetes, Hypertension, Heart Diseases and Cancers.
“Let’s go for a jog tomorrow” is a simple excuse used every time. But the ideal day never comes.
“Doing small things- brings a bigger change“, makes a stronger impact towards a better healthy lifestyle.
So, why don’t we start with our daily chores? Yes!! What you do at home can bring the change.
This is how you burn calories
Calorie Equivalent of various activities.
| Self-care activities | Calorie Consumption per minute |
| Rest/Supine | 1 |
| Sitting | 1.2 |
| Standing/Relaxing | 1.4 |
| Eating | 1.4 |
| Conversation | 1.4 |
| Dressing/undressing | 2.3 |
| Washing Hands/Face | 2.5 |
| Walking(4Km/hr) | 3.6 |
| Showering | 4.2 |
| Walking Downstairs | 5.2 |
| Housework Activities | Calorie Consumption per minute |
| Hand sewing | 1.4 |
| Sweeping floor | 1.7 |
| Cleaning Furniture | 2.4 |
| Washing Cloths | 3 |
| Scrubbing Floor | 3.6 |
| Cooking | 3.9 |
| Ironing | 4.2 |
| Mopping | 4.2 |
| Hanging wash | 4.5 |
Start by doing “All you can” today.
Happy burning – say “ bye-bye“ to fat.
Burn fat this Diwali not Crackers 😉
4 comments
Some interesting facts, and advice worth following, and yes agree with you let’s save the environment and lets say no to burning crackers and lets burn calories 🐕🐾🐶
All the very best for the initiative taken. Looking for lot more posts /articles from you..
Wish u all the success
Good start.. Appreciate ur concern and the motivation to start posting such a nice blogs, looking forward for many interesting facts…
Awesome initiative!!!
Very interesting facts.Hope people starts small things for a big and better change, starting from me😊…
All the best….