You Versus Junk Food : How long it Takes to Burn Off Those Guilty Pleasures

You Versus Junk Food : How long it Takes to Burn Off Those Guilty Pleasures

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Rarely when we’re cramming down the junk food we crave do we think about how much energy is needed to burn off the food we hate to love.

Wonder what that would equate to on the treadmill?  Below is how long it would take you walking at a brisk pace burning an average of 100 calories every 15 minutes courtesy of Daily Fitness Tip

  • One Oreo cookie – 40 calories, 6 minutes on the treadmill.
  • Nature Valley Oats ‘n Honey Crunchy granola bar – 94 calories, 14.3 minutes on the treadmill.
  • Little Debbie Nutty Bar, one package – 310 calories, 46.5 minutes on the treadmill.
  • McDouble from McDonald’s restaurant – 400 calories, 60 minutes on the treadmill.
  • General Tso’s chicken, one serving – 844 calories, 126.6 minutes on the treadmill.
  • 2 Slices Pizza Hut Meat Lover’s Pizza, pan style crust – 960 calories, 144 minutes on the treadmill.
  • Large sized Burger King Double Whopper Value Meal – 1,780 calories, 267 minutes on the treadmill.