Gardening's a Good Calorie Burner

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gardenwife Newark, OH(Zone 5b) Jun 15, 2002

I couldn't resist adding this to gardenology since it pertains to us plant putterers:

CALORIES: Energy units burned off while sweating it out in the garden. According to this http://www.diet-i.com/health/calories-burned.htm at Diet-i.com, a woman burns approximately 250 calories per hour while gardening/planting. That's based on a 150lb woman; a heavier women will burn a few more, while a lighter woman will burn a few less. Go gardeners!

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gardenwife Newark, OH(Zone 5b) Jun 15, 2002

Hey, and when you're done gardening, you'll burn 100 calories showering and getting ready for bed, and another 36 calories just sleeping. :) http://www.ohiohealth.com/tiles/calories.htm

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lupinelover Grove City, OH(Zone 6a) Jun 15, 2002

Only 100 calories for showering after gardening? That must be for people who don't sit down in the mud :)

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Badseed Hillsboro, OH(Zone 6a) Jun 15, 2002

Yes, I would say I burn at least double that by the time I do my WHOLE butt and knees too. ROTFL

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