Is there anything better than summertime? The days are long, the weather is warm and the calorie-burning opportunities are limitless.
Here are seven fun summer activities that will help you lose weight:
Strolling through an outdoor farmers market is a fun way to burn calories–especially when you're in the market for healthy, locally grown produce.
Have a water balloon fight
When the temperature soars, fill up some balloons with water and hit the local park with the kids. You'll burn a bunch of calories as you try to stay dry. Also: it's really, really fun!
Wading
You know swimming is a calorie-killing activity, but it's also hard. So why not wade for a while? You'll burn a lot of calories, stay cool and get to enjoy the beach.
Gardening
Getting out in the garden, pulling weeds and taking care of your flowers burns a lot of calories. It's also great for your tan!
Biking
This one almost goes without saying, but it's on the list because it's never been easier to find fun places to bike–a lot of cities have extended bike lanes and trails to impressive levels. Biking is also easier on your knees and feet than walking, jogging or running.
Late-night strolls
Sometimes a walk in the heat of the day isn't practical. But late-night strolls are. It's cooler, you'll get to see your city from a different perspective and, if you bring along your special someone, it can actually be as romantic as it is good for you.
The zoo is a great place to burn calories. You can literally spend hours and hours walking around, checking out the animals and losing weight. It's also an awesome way to spend some quality time with your friends and family.
