Have you ever wondered how many calories you burn grocery shopping? What about running? Has the question, “how much more can I burn chewing gum rather than sitting still?” I know I have wondered how many calories I burn typing. It has crossed my mind that I just may burn more typing than changing a diaper. Would taking pictures of kids playing burn more calories than taking pictures of still life? If these questions ever crossed your mind I have a fun site for you. FindtheBest.com has fun comparison apps to help you determine who many calories you are burning and which activities will burn the most calories.
Here is an example of the comparison. If you click here you can see the screen for yourself. The comparison is for running vs. tennis vs. grocery shopping. I have to say I am dejected to see that grocery shopping does not even come close to the amount of calories you burn running or playing tennis. If that is the case then why am I so tired when I get home from grocery shopping? Of course running burns more calories than both which is no surprise. I know one day will find a study saying running is the worst calorie burning exercise you can do. I’m not a runner.
The comparisons do not stop with how many calories can be burned. The site also has comparisons on foods, fast food and drinks as well. You can input the restaurant and the dish to find the calories in that appetizer you always order. Now, do not be surprised if this portion is mildly depressing. But look at the bright side, if you just cut out eating the three blooming onions before your steak dinner with potato and sour cream you just may lose a few pounds.
All and all it is a fun site with useful information. Give it a go but not when you have something cooking on the stove or it may burn. The site is so much fun you may spend a bit of time there.