Calories can be burned in huge quantities simply by engaging in
activities that don't actually require physical exertion.
Here are a few examples.
Type of Exercise Calories Burned
Passing the buck 25
Hitting the nail on the head 50
Swallowing your pride 50
Bending over backwards 75
Beating around the bush 75
Jumping to conclusions 100
Dragging your heels 125
Pulling out the stops 150
Climbing the walls 150
Jumping on the bandwagon 175
Eating crow 200
Pushing your luck 220
Putting your foot in your mouth 250
Pulling your foot out of your mouth 275
Throwing your weight around 50 -
Making mountains out of molehills 400
Picking up the pieces 500
BURNING CALORIES