thought that some of you might enjoy this. . . .nancy v > > Daily Exercise For The Nonathletic > > Calories can be burned by the hundreds by engaging in strenuous > activities that do not require physical exercise. > > Exercise_____________________ Calories burned per hour > > Beating around the bush.................75 > Jumping to conclusions.................100 > Climbing the walls.....................150 > Swallowing your pride...................50 > Passing the buck........................25 > Throwing your weight around > (depending on your weight)..........50-300 > Dragging your heels....................100 > Pushing your luck......................250 > Making mountains out of molehills......500 > Hitting the nail on the head............50 > Wading through paperwork...............300 > Bending over backwards..................75 > Jumping on the bandwagon...............200 > Balancing the books.....................25 > Running around in circles..............350 > Eating crow............................225 > Tooting your own horn...................25 > Climbing the ladder of success.........750 > Pulling out the stops...................75 > Adding fuel to the fire................160 > Wrapping it up at the day's end.........12 > > To which you may want to add your own favorite activities, including: > > Opening a can of worms .................50 > Putting your foot in your mouth........300 > Starting the ball rolling...............90 > Going over the edge.....................25