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10 Ways to Burn More Calories Just By Sitting

Who needs the gym when you can do these sneaky moves and lose weight with almost no effort?

by Kristina Grish

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Take That Coffee Break While caffeine can be used for a metabolic boost, not all wake-up drinks are created equal, says Ross. A lot of energy boosting beverages and flavored coffees, for instance, are packed with sugar — and if weight loss is your goal, she suggests keeping the sweet stuff under 15 grams per day. "The best caffeinated choices would be green tea, black tea, or straight black coffee — all unsweetened," she says, suggesting you stick with two 10 to 12 ounce glasses a day, and not after 3 p.m., which could impair sleep.

Too much caffeine can have also negative effects on the body, says Ashley Koff, RD, a dietician and co-author of "Mom Energy." "Chronic caffeine use can cause burnout, and if you're not well-hydrated, caffeine can slow your metabolism." For weight loss, Koff likes oolong tea for its fat-burning/energy boosting capabilities. If your goal is to lose weight but also stay awake longer, Koff says tea is a better choice than coffee, since it also has nutrients that slow the caffeine's absorption, so you don't spike and crash.

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Love these ideas.

by Monique3 Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at 10:17AM Report as inappropriate

I'm going to try these today!

by LittleBunny Friday, December 21, 2012 at 11:16AM Report as inappropriate

Definitely going to do these in class!

by schien Monday, November 12, 2012 at 11:35AM Report as inappropriate

I can do these almost anywhere!

by anna_cookie_hwang Monday, October 15, 2012 at 08:15PM Report as inappropriate

I am sitting on a ball right now in front of the computer. It really works your whole body!

by nicolemakris Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at 11:29PM Report as inappropriate

Fun article !

by Ladybugg9 Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at 12:35AM Report as inappropriate

I always watch at least one comedy show a day just to brighten my mood but now that I learned that laughing really does burn calories I probably will watch more !

by Ladybugg9 Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at 12:13AM Report as inappropriate

will definitely try some of these out!

by Chris213 Monday, October 8, 2012 at 06:23PM Report as inappropriate

I agree with @Ydabney!

by asiagirl4ever Saturday, August 11, 2012 at 10:32AM Report as inappropriate

One of the best articles!!! Thanks

by Ydabney Friday, August 10, 2012 at 08:11AM Report as inappropriate