The keys to weight loss are consistency, patience, healthy eating habits and expending more calories than you take in. It’s easy to give up if you don’t see results quickly, but stick with it. Healthy weight loss is a slow and steady process. Don’t beat yourself up if you fall off the weight loss wagon and don’t put off until tomorrow what you should be doing today. In other words, if you overeat or make less than healthy choices at lunch, don’t give up on the day by spending it feeding your sweet tooth. Instead of thinking, “I blew it. I’ll start again tomorrow,” think, “I indulged and that’s ok – but I’m getting back on track right now.”
Healthy eating and exercise go hand in hand towards promoting a healthy lifestyle and weight loss. You can read any number of websites and magazines that promote the latest fitness craze or exercise program – but if it doesn’t suit your lifestyle, if you don’t enjoy it or if it’s too difficult, you’re not going to do it. I am just about the least athletic person I know and, while I don’t play sports, I love to walk, work out with weights, dance and jump rope. These things are fun for me and don’t feel like exercise. And they burn quite a few calories in a relatively short period of time.
EverBeautiful.com consulted with celebrity personal trainer, Joey Thurman, who told us 10 activities that will burn 200 calories in less than an hour. Is your favorite activity among them? Read on …
1. Biking. “This is a great activity for everyone! Biking for 30 minutes at 10-12 mph will burn 210 calories. Great activity for when you want to bring the family along for the workout.”
2. Jumping Rope. “Jumping rope is a great way to get your heart pumping and offers a great work out if you don’t have a lot of time. You can burn those 200 calories in just 10-15 minutes.”
3. Climbing stairs. “Climbing stairs doesn’t have to be done at the gym. You can do this activity at home, at the gym or at a park. Climbing stairs for 30 minutes will burn 200 calories.” Ed note: When climbing stairs, wear proper footwear, hold on to a railing and stop when you begin to tire. Don’t overdo it and build up your stamina slowly.
4. Dancing. “For those who love to dance around their room while no one is watching…keep it up. Dancing for 40 minutes will burn 216 calories.”
5. Bowling. “When coming up with date night ideas don’t forget about bowling. Hitting the lanes for an hour will burn 200 calories.”
6. Basketball. “Who doesn’t love a little friendly competition? Gather your friends, (or look for a pickup game,) and hit the court. While you only have to play for 20 minutes to burn 200 calories, I am sure you will play much longer!”
7. Jogging. “If you are a morning person, jogging for 25 minutes in the AM is a great way to start your day. If you like to hit the snooze button, running after your day is a fantastic way to release your office tension. Best part, a 25 minute jog will have you burning 218 calories.”
8. Swimming. “Taking a swim is a favorite for many and a great low impact activity. Taking a 30 minute swim can burn 215 calories.”
9. Tennis. “You don’t need to have skills like a Williams sister or Andy Roddick to see results from this game. Hitting the courts for 25 minutes will burn 218 calories.”
10. Basic training. “If you are looking for a killer workout, try a basic training workout. A 30 minute workout of pushups, sit-ups and timed sprints running will burn 200 calories.”
“Working out shouldn’t be a chore, you should love what you are doing and feel great after,” says Thurman. “These activities are able to be done with a friend or on your own. The best part of these activities, they are gym free. You don’t have to go to a gym to see results; just find an activity that you love to do.”
And, as always, consult with your doctor before beginning or changing any exercise routine to ensure that you are healthy enough to participate.
Have fun – and incorporate physical activity into your day every day.
About Joey Thurman
Joey Thurman is a health, fitness, and nutrition expert and the creator of The Lifestyle Renovation, a website dedicated to helping people achieve their health and fitness goals. He has appeared on CBS, FOX, ABC, and WCIU sharing his insights as a celebrity fitness trainer and published author. Joey is a fashion model represented by Chosen Model Management where he works with brands including Neiman Marcus, Abercrombie, Jockey, and Carson Pirie Scott. He has also appeared on the covers of Healthy for Men and TimeOut Chicago. Joey is a Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) with the American Council on Exercise, a Fitness Nutrition Specialist (FNS) and a FITchef. For more information, please visit http://www.thelifestylerenovation.com and follow Joey on Instagram and Twitter.
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