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ashling

(25,771 posts)
Tue Dec 18, 2012, 02:50 PM Dec 2012

Weight loss plan



Researchers of the University of Westminster found out that watching frightening films can help you lose weight. On average, a single horror film burns around 113 calories. This is close to the amount of calories one burns during a half-hour walk or vigorous housework. Psychological thriller “The Shining” tops the list of most terrifying films and by watching it you apparently burn 184 calories. “
Jaws” and “The Exorcist” have a similar impact. The reason for this is that when watching a horror film, the pulse quickens, the blood flows faster through the body and the adrenaline surges. These body reactions ultimately lead to a burn of calories.
What about your diet regime? Will you replace your hard workout with an evening in front of the TV watching a scary film?

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Weight loss plan (Original Post) ashling Dec 2012 OP
Go see Argo LNM Dec 2012 #1
I don't like scary movies ashling Dec 2012 #2
I wonder if watching 'Homeland' on TV works..... Little Star Dec 2012 #3
Hmmm... Wait Wut Dec 2012 #4

Little Star

(17,055 posts)
3. I wonder if watching 'Homeland' on TV works.....
Tue Dec 18, 2012, 03:17 PM
Dec 2012

That show can make my pulse quicken and my adrenaline surge.

Wait Wut

(8,492 posts)
4. Hmmm...
Tue Dec 18, 2012, 03:38 PM
Dec 2012

...if I start watching FOX 'News' tonite, I'll beat my 'NY Resolution' by about 20 pounds before the end of January.

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