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Ways to Burn Calories This Fall

By Jeanne Faulkner 

Autumn is the optimal time to get outside and play. 

Summertime gets all the glory for outdoor sports, but fall may be an even
better season for fitness. The weather's still warm enough to exercise
outside but not nearly as hot as summer. Read on for ten fall fitness tips
to help you enjoy the season. 

Rake leaves. Nothing says autumn like falling leaves. Yard work provides a
great calorie-burning workout.  Set a brisk pace, and start raking.  Bend to
scoop up leaf piles, or stretch and lunge to snag leaves a little out of
reach. Raking can burn between 200 and 400 calories (depending on your size
and how fast you rake). Use your legs to protect your back and tighten your
thighs. 

Go on a hike. There's no better time to hit the trails.  Enjoy the fall
colors, cool temperatures and dry trails before they turn into ski runs or
mud slides.

Get an early start at the gym. Don't wait for the pumpkin pie to settle.
Make your New Year's resolution now to get a jumpstart on fitness and avoid
gaining weight this holiday season.

Go back to school. Community colleges, parks, and recreation centers start
new classes for fall fitness programs.  Sign up for something new such as
ballroom dancing, Pilates, or circuit training. 

Play soccer. Don't let your kids have all the fun.  Adult indoor and outdoor
soccer is a fun, high-energy way to enjoy fall fitness. Check out your local
parks and recreation department for teams, clinics, and classes that cater
to all levels. 

Enjoy the park or athletic field. If joining the team isn't your thing, you
can still get a great workout while your kids play sports. Enlist other
parents as workout buddies and walk the track or park perimeter.

Hop on a bicycle. Whether you're biking those pre-ski mountain trails,
peddling around town, or joining a team, fall is perfect for biking.  Many
teams start training and competing in fall while the roads are dry and
temperatures are above freezing.  Back to school season inspires eco-minded
parents to bike their kids to school. This low-impact aerobic exercise can
burn 500 calories (or more) per hour.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Today's thought: I'm determined to make it, no matter what!

Today's thought: I will take dieting one day at a time, one pound at a time!

Today's thought: Dieting doesn't happen on its own. It takes a conscious
effort!

Today's Affirmation: I am cutting out the excuses.

http://www.tweetwhatyoueat.com/  

 

 

kops roseLeslie K, MN 323 Champlin, Leader

WWW.TOPS.ORG

2009

Starting January weight ......................................229.80

Starting August Weight........................................225.40

Starting September Weight ..................................231.00

Starting October Weight.......................................232.00

Short-term Goal...................................................199.00

Goal....................................................................
140.00

Number of lbs. to lose for short term goal..............33.00

Number of lbs. to lose for long term goal ..............92.00

 

Last Week Weigh In...............................................232.00
October 01, 2009

September 24, 2009.................................................231.20

Weekly Pounds gain.....................................................0.80

Weekly pounds Lost..................................................

Total Monthly Pounds lost........................................ 

Total Monthly Pounds gained....................................0.80

 

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