Here are a few ways to get in some extra activity and burn off a few more calories in the midst of getting things accomplished. A few of them are going to make you giggle, but trust me, you will be thanking me when you hop on that scale come January 1st and you have maintained or even LOST weight this season!
- Sets of 25 jumping jacks at commercial breaks while you are wrapping presents and watching “A Christmas Story” on TV.
- Dance around the living room to holiday music with your kids.
- Do wall sits while you are writing your grocery list.
- Take the stairs at the mall rather than the escalator or the elevator.
- Don’t sit down while you are talking to Aunt Thelma on the phone. Walk around the house in one giant circle.
- After dinner don’t sit down to chat, bundle up and take the dog for a walk with a few family members. If you are in a warm weather climate (YAY for you!) head outside for a game of family flag football rather than sitting down to play cards.
- Hands down, THE biggest calorie burning tip: Make sure to get in a good workout the morning of your holiday party, or rather, parties. You can see from the chart above what a difference even just a half an hour can make. And, you are not just going to burn during that alloted time, you will burn more calories all day long.
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