I found these tips from an article written by Candee Stark. Useful tips for us, mommies who is trying to loose weight in a healthy way! For the full article, visit ArticleCity - there are lots of articles for us to read.
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You CAN lose weight by gardening ~ eat less and move more! The following list shows what a typical man weighing 180 pounds will burn in 30 minutes of activity. If you weigh more you can burn even more calories!
Watering lawn/garden~61
Raking~162
Bagging leaves~ 162
Planting seeds/seedlings~ 162
Planting trees~ 182
Weeding ~ 182
Clearing Land ~ 202
Digging, spading, tilling~ 202
Laying Sod~202
General gardening~ 202
Chopping wood~ 243
Gardening with heavy power tools~ 243
Mowing the lawn with a push mower~243
Shoveling snow~ 243
Shoveling heavy snow~ 364 cals
Tips for your success:
Don’t over do it~ one or two hours of gardening is plenty, especially when you are beginning!
Don’t lift objects that are too heavy for you. If you injure yourself, chances are that you won’t be able to continue to garden for exercise and weight loss.
Stretch before, during and after gardening. Don’t stay down on your knees while weeding or planting for extended periods of time~ get up and move!
Get out in your garden and exercise at least 3-4 times a week.
Continue your outdoor exercise routine even after you last blooms have faded. Shoveling the snow, raking leaves, and splitting wood are great calorie burners that will lead to weight loss!
Don’t forget the added benefit of growing your own healthy fruits and vegetables and your yard will look beautiful from all of your hard work!
Once you get into the habit of viewing gardening as an excellent way to lose weight and stay in shape, you may never go back to the gym again!
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