How to Lose Weight While Gardening:

Have you ever dreaded the idea of pulling weeds, planting a tree, or pushing a lawn mower around the yard?

Does just thinking ab it make you sweat? I am sure the majority of nodding your heads in agreement. W I am ab to suggest only takes a slt change in your thinking and a bit of planning and you can learn how to lose wet and get in better shape while gardening this year.

For those of you t already gardeners, you know t gardening is one of the best ways to get ec because it involves all of the muscle groups in your body.

Like I mentioned earlier, we only need to change the way you think ab side chs. See I am falling into the trap too, I just called them chs. Instead, you should think of them as door ecs t designed to enhance the condition of your body and help you lose wet.

As with any ec program, check with your doctor bef starting. Make sure you dressed properly and t you stretch bef beginning.

If you n't used to ecising in the garden or have been relatively inactive all winter, start slowly. Start with weeding, watering, and planting seeds.

As you feel yourself getting stronger you can increase your gardening repertoire to include: pruning, heavy digging, hoeing, pushing a loaded wheelbarrow, or mowing the lawn. I think you get the idea because the list of door gardening ec ideas is endless!

Even carrying plants or a bag of potting soil to the car from the st and then into the yard is ec! You can potentially burn up to 300-600 calories per hour depending on your intensity and which gardening ecs you engage in.

You CAN lose wet by gardening ~ eat less and move m! The following list shows w a typical man weing 180 pounds will burn in 30 minutes of activity. If you we m you can burn even m 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:

1. Don't over do it~ one or two hours of gardening is plenty, especially when you beginning!

2. Don't lift objects t too heavy for you. If you injure yourself, chances t you won't be able to continue to garden for ec and wet loss.

3. Stretch bef, during and after gardening. Don't stay down on your knees while weeding or planting for extended periods of time~ get up and move!

4. Get in your garden and ec at least 3-4 times a week.

5. Continue your door ec rine even after you last blooms have faded. Shoveling the snow, raking leaves, and splitting wood great calorie burners t will lead to wet loss!

6. 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!


7. Have Fun and "Just do it"!


Once you get into the habit of viewing gardening as an excellent way to lose wet and stay in shape, you may never go back to the gym again!