Weight Control

Here's a quick guide to calorie-burning activities that do not require physical exercise, and the number of calories per hour they consume. Beating around the bush - 75 Jumping to conclusions - 100 Passing the buck - 25 Throwing your weight around - 50-300 (depending on your weight) Dragging your heels - 100 Pushing your luck - 250 Making mountains out of molehills - 500 Hitting the nail on the head - 50 Bending over backwards - 75 Jumping on the bandwagon - 200 Running around in circles - 350 Climbing the ladder of success - 750 Pulling out the stops - 75 Wrapping it up at the day's end - 12 To which you may want to add some additional activities, including: Opening a can of worms - 50 Starting the ball rolling - 90 Putting your foot in your mouth - 300 And finally Picking up the pieces after - 350