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You Find Yourself Proudly Thinking, "I Just Burned 26 Calories," After Washing the Dishes (or Stirring Cookie Batter)


While the claim may be true, it also implies that you are not working out, and that you are telling yourself that taking care of the house and the other people who live there is also taking care of yourself. You have time for a 45-minute spin class four times a week...exactly once a year. For the other weeks, you can get it done in seven minutes.