Calories Burned Chart
The next step according to Amy, is the Calories Burned Chart. She looks me straight in the eye, and with that sweet little smile ofhers -tells me I need to "lose the caboose". She's right of course, and it worked for her so …what've I got to lose? (I know -the caboose!)
-She says that after estimating your ideal weight using the bmi chart, the calories burned chart is a no-brainer for me. (Should I be mad?) -It can help you estimate how many calories you're burning off in your everyday activities, as well as exercise calories used, when you're working out, and in various sporting activities. -Amy says to think in terms of 15-minute intervals instead of hours, it's more realistic and a lot more do-able. It can eliminate the "I'm too busy" excuse.__________________________________________________________________ -If you try to think of your everyday activities as your workout, you'll have plenty of time for them and you can focus more on it, burn-off a little more energy ....and a few more calories as well. __________________________________________________________________ -If you're raking the front yard, do the back yard while you're at it. -When you're going shopping, park a little further away than you normally would and get a brisk 10 minute walk in. -Amy parks about 15 minutes away, and across the street when grocery shopping, no wonder the little jerk looks so great. (just kidding Amy) Seriously though, a few minutes here and there, next thing you know, you start looking like Amy. (and that's a good thing believe me, and healthy -don't get me started!) Skip ahead to Calories Burned Chart _________________________
-You have a rough idea of what your ideal weight should be from the bmi chart, now you need to know how to reach or maintain it.
I forgot, show me the BMI Chart again?
-First you'll need to determine your activity level, try to be as accurate as you can, it really helps. -It's simple really, the more active you are, the more calories per pound your body will need, and the more calories your body will burn off. -Here's how many calories per pound (of your desired weight) you'll need to burn off, to reach or maintain your ideal weight.
-Activity Level -20 Calories per pound -If you are an extremely active individual. -17 Calories per pound -For very active people. -15 Calories per pound -If you are only moderately active, and -13 Calories per pound -For those of us who are not very active. -Just multiply the calories per pound (from your activity level, above) by your desired ideal weight. (With a little help from the bmi chart) -So, as an example, if you're a moderately active person, and you figured out your ideal weight would be, say 140 pounds, then 140 pounds x 15 calories per pound = 2,100 calories per day, -to maintain that weight. (140 lbs) -To lose weight to achieve 140 pounds, you would have to consume less than 2,100 calories per day. -The more calories, fewer than 2,100 you consume, the faster you would achieve that ideal weight. -You can see what a big difference your activity level can make, by stepping up to the very active level, you would burn off another 280 calories a day! (2 extra calories per pound x 140 = 280)
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Calories Burned Chart
| -- 15 Minutes -- | Calories Burned | Calories Burned | | of this Activity -- | - for 130 lb Person - | - for 180 lb Person - | | - Aerobics - | 88 | 125 | | - Archery - | 70 | 97 | | - Badminton - | 66 | 92 | | -Bicycling - | 103 | 140 | | - Billiards - | 35 | 50 | | - Bowling - | 55 | 75 | | -Calisthenics- | 68 | 95 | | - Canoeing - | 90 | 130 | | -Cleaning (house)- | 52 | 75 | | -Construction (remodeling) | 85 | 115 | | - Dancing - | 60 | 80 | | -Fishing (standing)- | 52 | 75 | | - Gardening - | 70 | 102 | | - Golf - | 60 | 84 | | - Golf (mini) - | 40 | 61 | | - Hiking - | 90 | 125 | | - Hockey - | 140 | 185 | | -Ice (or roller) Skating | 88 | 122 | | - Jogging - | 105 | 150 | | - Karate - | 160 | 225 | | Mountain Climbing | 135 | 185 | | - Mow Lawn - | 85 | 115 | | - Ping Pong - | 62 | 84 | | -- 15 Minutes -- | Calories Burned | Calories Burned | | of this Activity -- | - for 130 lb Person - | - for 180 lb Person - | | - Play Cards - | 25 | 35 | | - Painting - | 68 | 90 | | -Raking Leaves- | 58 | 87 | | - Rope Jumping - | 150 | 210 | | -Running (12 min mile)- | 120 | 165 | | -Running (8 min mile)- | 185 | 265 | | - Sex (active partner) | 80 | 120 | | Ski-cross-country/machine | 135 | 195 | | -Ski (snow or water)- | 90 | 130 | | - Sledding - | 102 | 140 | | -Sleeping - | 12 | 14 | | - Shovel Snow - | 86 | 125 | | -Snow Shoeing - | 118 | 165 | | - Soccer - | 90 | 125 | | -Stair/Treadmill - | 95 | 130 | | -Sweeping (driveway)- | 60 | 82 | | - Swim Laps (freestyle)- | 125 | 165 | | - Tennis - | 90 | 125 | | -Tossing a Ball- | 40 | 50 | | - Walking (slow) - | 47 | 64 | | -Walking (fast) - | 90 | 120 | | - Walking down stairs - | 92 | 124 | | - Walking up stairs - | 227 | 315 | | - Weightlifting - | 105 | 151 | | - Yoga - | 61 | 81 | | -- 15 Minutes -- | Calories Burned | Calories Burned | | of this Activity -- | - for 130 lb Person - | - for 180 lb Person - |
-Clearly, these values can vary with your intensity level and other variables, but the calories burned chart can give you a very good idea of just how many calories you can burn-off in your day. -All you need to do is think about it, and plan for it. -I think we all realize the true importance of physical fitness plans. -Start off slow, pick 1 or 2 activities from the calories burned chart above and go from there, your ideal weight .... is right around the corner!
-It doesn't hurt to have healthy eating plans as well. -Anything you can do to help yourself reach your goal, and if you happen to get healthier at the same time, well that's just gravy. Shh... you're making me hungry! -The balanced diet chart can help you with all the ingredients. Some folks have seen success using the truth about abs program. -As always, check with your doctor before making any radical changes in your exercise routine.
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-If you can burn off 500 more calories than you take in each dayyou can lose one pound per week. It may not sound like much, but it can add up real fast ....So let's get started! __________
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