The 10 best home jobs to lose weight

There is a very funny saying that says: what would happen to fat people if Mondays didn't exist? And this day has become the line that marks the beginning of the path that many want to take to lose those extra kilos they have.

However, there are various reasons why some do not reach the end of that path, achieving their goal. Most people blame not exercising on lack of time, money and the shame of showing off with a few extra kilos.

On the other hand, there are those who also think that staying at home is synonymous with weight gain. It would be, both at home and anywhere else, if a sedentary lifestyle is what sets the tone. But did you know that some household tasks can help you lose weight? Yes, burning calories is not only possible with exercises.

According to some experts, two hours of intense housework are equivalent to 30 minutes of exercise on an elliptical bike, which burns an average of 408 calories.

Here are the 10 best home jobs that will help you keep your weight in line, while you work to have a better, healthier place to live. Choose what to do and how often. Take advantage of it!

1.- Iron: Straightening your clothes by ironing for about half an hour can help you burn about 76 calories. This is the time it would take you to iron approximately a dozen pieces. Do your math and start removing wrinkles!

2.- Clean the windows: Even if you don't do it daily, dedicating half an hour to this hard activity will allow you to burn up to 100 calories, eliminate some fat, and get an excellent view from inside your home.

3.- Set the table: If you are responsible for putting out the glasses, plates and cutlery, seven days a week and this action takes you at least 30 minutes, it is good for you to know that you spend an average of 107 calories. There's no reason to complain if you have to do it, right?

4.- Mop or sweep: These two tasks will help you improve your physical condition, especially if you have a large yard or a good-sized house. Spending half an hour keeping these areas clean helps you burn 115 calories each.

5.- Paint: Even if you do it once a year, dedicate enough time to this activity. It is one of the best allies you have to lose weight. For every hour you spend repainting your house, you will burn about 290 calories.

6.- Fix your garden: If you like outdoor activities and you are also a lover of plants and flowers, you have an option here not only to have a beautiful natural place but also to eliminate some extra kilos. This activity has a caloric expenditure of up to 250 calories per hour.

7.- Cook: If you are one of those who flat out refuses to cook, because you don't like it or because even the water burns, we invite you to think again. For every hour you spend preparing food you burn around 150 calories. Imagine what you can achieve if what you cook is also healthy.

8.- Cut the grass: It's time to get out your mower. Mowing the grass gives you a nicer outdoor space. It is estimated that a 150-pound (68 kg) person burns 306 calories per hour pushing an electric lawn mower and 408 calories pushing a manual one.

9.- Arrange the closet: Putting your clothes in order, taking out the ones you don't use, arranging sheets and towels at the top of the closet will force you to use all your muscles and burn an estimated 190 calories per hour. Do it at least once a week.

10.- Vacuum: Do not allow dust to accumulate even in the smallest and most difficult to access corners. Vacuuming will help you burn 90 calories per half hour.