Dipping Mercury, Rising Calorie
An extended morning sleep in the warmth of blanket in winters with no exercise is making people vulnerable, particularly those who are over weight. Obesity which were shed slowly will enter the life again
Other than intake of heavy calorie content in food stuff during winters, more and more people choose to stay indoors as much as possible, cutting down on their morning walk and exercise as the mercury dips sharply
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Docotors warn that not burning calories is taking its toll on people's health
They have reported a sharp rise in patients complaining of increased sugar levels.
Generally in winters, people have the habits of eating heavy meals that too rich in calorie. These types of food stuff contain high calories and in many cases drive sugar levels in diabetics to dangerously high levels during winters. Food consumed during winter is much more than compared to other season and upon that there is no exercise, so the net results leads to accumulation of fats and net result is obesity.
Blood circulation slows down during winters, which has its effects. Increase in fats due to lack of exercise is leading to many complications among the obese people.
Regular physical exercise makes a huge difference on people who are over=weight. In some cases, it gives tremendous results and prevent the disease too.
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An ideal time for exercise is morning
| Activity | Calorie burnt* |
| Sleeping | 1 |
| Sitting | 1.2 |
| Standing | 1.4 |
| Walking | 5.6 |
| Running (5 km per hour) | 10 |
| Eating / talking | 1.4 |
| Bathing | 4.2 |
| Climbing staircase | 10 - 18 |
| Driving | 2.8 |
| Typing | 2.5 |
| Horse riding | . - 8 |
| Cycling | 5 - 12 |
| Golf | 5 |
| Dance | 5.5 |
| Swimming | 6 - 12 |
| Tennis | 7.1 |
| Table Tennis | 5 - 7 |
| Badminton | 5 - 8 |
| Basket Ball | 8 - 11 |
| * Calorie burnt per minute |
Gain just 50 calories with....
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