We all know that healthy eating is the cornerstone to losing weight while improving health from the inside out. However, improving eating habits is only half the battle. When healthy eating is combined with increased physical activity you’ve got a winning combination for losing weight, increasing lean body mass and improving heart health. Slashing your daily calorie intake by 300 calories and burning 200 calories through activity, for a total calorie deficit of 500 calories/day, will put you on the right track for dropping 1-2 pounds/week. Not sure what 200 calories looks like? Take a look at the table below for 10 easy ways to burn those calories.
Hooping 30 minutes
Walking 34 minutes
Jogging 25 minutes
Swimming laps 18 minutes
Rock climbing 17 minutes
Raking in garden 35 minutes
Biking 30 minutes
Jump rope 20 minutes
Beginner Pilates 50 minutes
Resistance training 30 minutes
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