Sleeping, Eating, Having Sex! 12 FUN ways to BURN those pesky calories

It would not be an exaggeration to say that most of us, if not all, are struggling with our weight. Either we do not like what we see in the mirror or we feel we can be a slimmer version of that. And, thus, begins the relentless struggle to burn those extra calories. Hitting the gym regularly and watching what we eat are solutions we are aware of, but we do not generally act upon them. However, losing weight need not be so difficult all the time. There are more and fun ways to lose weight. We list out 10 such fun ways by you can shed those extra pounds. (Source: Thinkstock Images)

Watch horror movies: Do you love watching horror movies and derive pleasure out of all the screaming? Then there is some good news for you. Merely sitting on the couch, watching the television with bated breath and crying hoarse can help you burn calories without moving a limb. (Source: Thinkstock Images)

Have sex: Sex, apart from the pleasure, also helps to lose weight. According to report in WebMD, on an average, sex burns 150-250 calories per 30 minutes of action. (Source: Thinkstock Images)

Chew gum: Chewing gum is not exactly one of the nice habits we can have, but it certainly has some benefits. Apart from freshening your breath, the oral exercise can help you burn some calories. Time to pop the gum in your mouth, maybe? (Source: Thinkstock Images)

Go bowling: Bowling not only helps in speeding up your metabolism but also helps you to shed those extra pounds. The constant to and fro involved in the game help in burning the extra fat. (Source: Thinkstock Images)

Dance: Dancing - any kind you wish - is often considered as the most effective way to burn calories, and if we may add, even the most fun. Put on your favourite music, wear your dancing shoes and dance like no one is watching. You will like what you will see in the mirror. (Source: Thinkstock Images)

Play with kids or pets: If you have toddlers, or even pets or both, at home and you love playing with them, then there is some good news for you. Running after them and playing with them for even half an hour can help you shed those extra pounds. (Source: Thinkstock Images)

Laugh aloud: Laughing out loudly (and not typing LOL) can actually help you lose weight. According to a study conducted at the Vanderbilt University, laughing and giggling can help an average adult lose 1.3 calories per minute. (Source: Thinkstock Images)

Eating: Yes, eating can and does help you lose weight but, of course, there is a catch. Certain spices such as cinnamon, black pepper and mustard help in boosting your metabolism and in turn lose the extra weight. Also chewing your food for a long time acts an excellent oral exercise. So grab the fruit and let go of the juice. (Source: Thinkstock Images)

Sleeping: Proper rest and sleep can help you lose weight. Sleeping controls weight gain and over a period of time helps in losing weight too. If an average person sleeps for 8 hours, they can burn around 450 calories. (Source: Thinkstock Images)

Gardening: If you have a lovely garden, then take it upon yourself to take care of it. Do the wedding and planting yourself, and all the squatting and crawling will help you lose weight. Just like that. (Source: Thinkstock Images)

Fidget: If you cannot sit still and always tend to shake your leg or tap your fingers then here is some good news for you. These constant movements help in burning calories and losing weight. So do not sit still - go forth and fidget. (Source: Thinkstock Images)

Shop: Yes, you read it right. Walking, trying out clothes and shopping can help you lose weight. Shopping for 2 hours can help you lose around 300 calories. But, of course, stay away from the restaurants, food courts and sodas while at it. Do you need another reason to go for shopping now? Source: Thinkstock Images)