JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – For some, losing weight can seem impossible, but you could be burning more calories than you know without even thinking about it.
Laughing, cooking, gardening, things that aren't considered as traditional exercise actually burn more calories than you think.
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Giggling is not only good for your mind, but also your body. The average adult burns 1.3 calories per minute from laughing. That's almost 80 calories in an hour.
When it comes to cooking, you may think of gaining calories instead of losing them, but all of that chopping sauteing and assembling burns 102 calories in 45 minutes.
Did you know that while you're making your garden grow, you're helping yourself shrink? Between weeding, planting and crawling, a 150 pound woman can shed 113 calories in just 25 minutes while gardening.
There's also good news for those who can't seem to sit still. If you're a fidgeter, all of that leg shaking, and arm tapping can have you burning 60 calories in just 30 minutes.
If you like spicy food, experts say that's a good thing when it comes to burning calories. Studies have found that using a half-teaspoon of cayenne pepper in food naturally raises your metabolism, speeding up the calorie burning process.