Keen on snacking but never have time to exercise? Burning calories is way easier than you think. These simple tactics allow you to fit in a workout so you can reach for the fridge without shame—no tread needed. 


Strategy #1: Scrub your counters, sinks and walls while keeping your core engaged for 25 minutes. 

Approximate Calories Burned: 100

Your Guilt-Free Reward: 1 Snickers 100 Calories Chocolate Candy Bar 

Strategy #2: Take your dog for a 15-minute, leisurely walk around your neighborhood.

Approximate Calories Burned: 45

Your Guilt-Free Reward: 1 Oreo Cookie

Strategy #3: Work at a standing desk for four hours.

Approximate Calories Burned: 120

Your Guilt-Free Reward: ¾ of a small bag of Lay’s Classic Potato Chips

Strategy #4: Take the stairs throughout the day (at your office, apartment, etc.) for 13 minutes.

Approximate Calories Burned: 38

Your Guilt-Free Reward: 1 Little Bites Chocolate Chip Muffin

Strategy #5: Work in your garden for 22 minutes.

Approximate Calories Burned: 100

Your Guilt-Free Reward: 18 Cheez-Its

Strategy #6: Go shopping for 33 minutes, walking from store to store.

Approximate Calories Burned: 100

Your Guilt-Free Reward: ½ of a Kellogg's Frosted Strawberry Pop-Tart

Strategy #7: Knit for 30 minutes.

Approximate Calories Burned: 60

Your Guilt-Free Reward: 16 pieces of Pirate Booty

Strategy #8: Belt out your favorite tunes for 20 minutes as you get ready in the morning.

Approximate Calories Burned: 50

Your Guilt-Free Reward: 20 Goldfish Crackers

Strategy #9: Spend 30 minutes cooking in the kitchen.

Approximate Calories Burned: 100

Your Guilt-Free Reward: 25 M&Ms