Health & Fitness
Happy Eat What You Want Day
Everyday is a celebration of something, but compromising the diet is hard work
As we wrap up our celebrations for National Nurse’s Day, and look forward to Talk Like a Pirate Day, the annual Eat What You Want Day on Wednesday can offer a welcome reprieve for dieting and health conscience folks everywhere.
The internet makes it really easy for various entities to create and promote special holidays throughout the year. While my favorite Hallmark day is still Mother’s Day, I can see where people may embrace Eat What You Want Day.
Most people over 40 years old and living in the Chathams recognize the effect a slower metabolism has on their body mass index.
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This handy guide, with values obtained from MyFoodDiary.com, will help you prioritize some splurge foods and the approximate workouts for full enjoyment of Eat What You Want Day.
Calories Burn it off 2 pieces of bacon 140 15 minutes of crunches 1 Noah's sesame bagel with 2 Tbs. cream cheese 460 2 hour walk Five Guys plain burger and regular fries 1320 22 mile bike ride Five Guys hot dog 545 80 minutes of moving heavy items 2 large slices Domino’s pizza ~ pepperoni ~ hand tossed crust 594 80 minutes leisurely swim 1 5 oz. glass of white wine 100 60 minutes grocery shopping ½ cup Häagen-Dazs vanilla ice cream 270 2.5 hours of yoga 1 Starbuck's red velvet cupcake
300 45 minutes weight training
The chart is a buzzkill, but your favorite foods are still within reach if you keep moderation in mind, and remember it’s not “Eat As Much As You Want Day.”
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Upon further consideration, it may be best to participate in some other festivities on May 11th recognizing Twilight Zone Day, Jigsaw Puzzle Day or Receptionists’ Day.
