Calories Burned as a Mom
Hey Momma! Check Out How Many Calories You Burn
Pregnancy and motherhood can definitely lead to weight gain, but there are many reasons being a mom can make you a healthier person. Aside from eating right and exercising to set a good example for your children, all that running around and cleaning up burns tons of calories. Curious to know how many? Check out the chart below.
| Activity | Calories Burned |
| Running after/playing with kids (20 min.) | |
| Playing outdoor games like hopscotch or dodgeball (30 min.) | |
| Carrying your infant on a walk (30 min.) | |
| Walking while pushing a stroller (30 min.) | |
| Picking up toys (10 min.) | |
| Vacuuming up the plant, food, sand or whatever else your toddler dumped over (10 min.) | |
| Mopping up milk, maple syrup, and other spills (10 min.) | |
| Washing dishes (10 min.) | |
| Sleeping while they nap (45 min.) | |
| Putting away groceries (10 min.) | |
| Dance party to The Wiggles in the living room (15 min.) | |
| Reading stories before bed (10 min.) |
Aside from burning all those calories, here are some other tips to prevent momma weight gain.
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