The
Bod Squad
By Melissa Busse
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this issue, The Bod Squad tackles the "calories in vs. calories out"
aspect of food. Calories (kCal) are a unit of energy. Unfortunately, finding
the balance of taking in the right amount of energy, or calories, for
our activities is a tricky proposition. It depends on our size, our activity
level and a host of other factors. Women tend to either take in more than
they need to "treat" themselves or conversely, withhold their
intake (or over-exercise) to maintain their beholdenness to the Bikini
and Skinny Jeans Gods.
aaaaFor curiosity's sake, let's take a look
at some energy comparisons of foods and activities that give/burn an equal
number of calories. You'll get a better idea of how many laps you should
be running to burn off your addiction to ice creams that only come in
pint-sized containers (and I know that you know what I mean). You might
be surprised.
| 1 Starbucks Mocha Malt Frappuccino® Coffee - whip | = | 2 ½ hours hiking |
| 1 20-oz. bottle of Coca Cola® | = | 1 hour of raking the lawn |
| 1 Grilled-Stuft Steak Burrito | = | Run 7 miles at a 10 min./mile pace |
| 1 Large Tub movie popcorn with butter | = | 6 hours and 45 minutes of leisure biking |
| 2 Oreos | = | 20 minutes construction work |
| 1 box raisins | = | 30 minutes of moderate walking |
| 1 Asiago cheese bagel | = | 3 hours of playing the guitar |
| 1 Baby Carrot | = | 30 seconds of the butterfly stroke |
| 1 Light Yogurt | = | 20 minutes playing active games with child |
| 2 Scrambled Eggs | = | 40 minutes of golf (carrying your clubs) |
| 1 Handful Whole Wheat Crackers | = | 45 minutes moderate weight-lifting |
| 1 Cup Skim Milk | = | 10 minutes on the Elliptical machine |
