25 Ways to Burn 100 Calories Just Like That

You could pay for a pricey mechanic, or you could take 30 minutes to open up your hood, and see for yourself why your sedan is making that weird chugging noise. A 150-pound woman who gets down and dirty for half an hour burns 102 calories, and saves a pretty penny.

The sun's out, and spring's finally here with summer not far behind. Next weekend, go for family bike-ride around the neighborhood. Even pedaling at a moderate pace for a mere 15 minutes will help a 150-pound woman leave 102 calories in the wind.

You could see another movie on date night, but why not try something a little more active? Head to your local bar and challenge your husband to a game of pool. A 150-pound woman will shoot off 99 calories in 35 minutes — enough to earn you another drink.

In the same time you waste waiting for the elevator to come, you could be improving your physique. Climbing stairs burns seven-to-10 calories per minute, and climbing down burns about one-third of that, says Keri Glassman, author of The New You and Improved You Diet.

The best way to up your swimsuit confidence may just be melting away fat while you wear it. Instead of lazing by the shore, paddle off in a canoe for an arm-toning workout. Even when done at moderate intensity, it burns 102 calories every 30-minutes for a 150-pound woman. Round two later, my friend?

Whether it be a girls night, watching the ridiculous new imitation your kid picked up, or a Modern Family marathon, giggling is good for your mind and body. According to a study conducted at Vanderbilt University, the average adult burns 1.3 calories per minute from chuckling.

Sitting on the beach reading your magazine is just dandy, but once your eyes get tired, suggest your family give up their various digging, sleeping, and wave-splashing for a game of Frisbee. Chasing and tossing the disk around with send 102 calories flying away in 30 minutes.

Add your beautiful grounds to another reason you're an amazing hostess. All that weeding, planting, and crawling around will help a 150-pound woman shed 113 calories in 25 minutes, helping you shrink while your garden grows.

A calorie-busting move that doesn't actually involve moving at all? Sign us up! A short meditation, even if it's an just an eight-count breath in and out, helps reduce stress, and lowers cortisol. "When you decrease stress, your hormones are in a better place to burn calories," says Glassman.

All those childhood games of double dutch never felt like exercise, but little you was getting a serious cardio workout. Jumping rope for as little as 10 minutes helps a 150-pound woman shed 113 calories. Belting out your favorite rhymes is optional.

Who needs the gym when you can work out in your basement — no elliptical session required. Instead, spend a rainy afternoon with the kids playing table tennis, knowing you'll kill 113 calories in 25 minutes — even if you let them win.

A medium-size apple is 60 calories, and you're better off chomping on it than you are drinking 60 calories worth of apple juice. "Foods in a whole state require the body to burn a little hotter, thanks to chewing and digestion," says Becky Hand, author of The Spark Solution. This process, called thermogenesis, also kicks in when you eat high-protein fare like meat, dairy, and legumes.

Putting food on the table can feel like yet another job, but at least it’s one that's beneficial to your health. Chopping, sautéing, and assembling for 45 minutes burns 102 calories. Bonus points if you walk to the local farmer's market to pick up the ingredients, and cook a hearty, fresh meal.

Add this to the list of reasons to hit the sack. When you get adequate rest, your levels of ghrelin, the hunger hormone, go down, meaning you'll eat less without trying. Experts estimate that compared to getting seven-to-eight hours of sleep per night, the risk of developing obesity rises 23 percent with just six hours of sleep, 50 percent with only five hours, and 7 percent with just four hours of Zs each night.