Tips On Dropping 5 Pounds

I told you before if an article is talking about losing weight it will have my attention. As long as it is safe and not complicated I will consider the suggestions. In the May 2010 issue of Good Housekeeping, they suggested that to work off the muffins you may eat on Mother's Day, try these kid-friendly activities.

Activity Calories Burned/30 Minutes


1. Playing Scrabble /54 Calories


2. Flying a kite /72 Calories


3. Washing the dog /125 Calories


4. Going on a bike ride /143 Calories


5. Hiking in the woods /179 Calories


6. Jogging in a race /215 Calories


7. Climbing a rock wall /286 Calories
Go to active.com and type "Mother's Day" to see if there are family-friendly races in your area. Click here to find 30 more ways to drop 5 pounds at www.goodhousekeeping.com/drop5 .