Have you ever seen the TLC series, My Big Fat Fabulous Life (#MyBigFatFabLife)? I just started watching My Big Fat Fabulous Life on TLC recently, and I just love it! Whitney Thore, the star of the show, is so lovable and  fun to watch! My Big Fat Fabulous Life show documents the young 30-something’s struggle with her weight and how she navigates through life while weighing about 300 pounds. I don’t have the weight problem that Whitney has, but like Whitney, I have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and hypothyroidism, both of which may have contributed to the weight gain I’ve had over the past few years. I am now working to get into shape and work off some pounds! (Especially since I may have to fit into a bridesmaid’s dress in a few months – yikes!) Whitney has been a great inspiration! So, being the DIY/home decor nut that I am, I am happy to see that just working around the house can help me shed a few pounds!

To help, YourGreenPal.com has provided me with this handy infographic that shows how many calories DIY chores around the house can burn! 

burn fat with home maintenance
Source: YourGreenPal.com

I have a manual push mower that I bought to be green/eco-friendly (and to help my husband), so once spring comes, I’ll have to do some lawn mowing! Mowing the lawn with a regular push mower burns about 400 calories in an hour, so I bet I’ll burn even more calories using my totally manual mower! That said, if things get too busy, I might consider hiring a lawn mowing service to help out.
 

 

I’ve also found this fun video on YouTube that shows how many calories simple daily chores can burn!

Are you looking to lose weight this year? I’d love to hear your strategies for burning the calories and getting in shape!