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🚶♀️💡 NEAT: Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis
Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis (NEAT) is all the energy you burn through daily activities that aren’t formal workouts. This includes every little movement like walking to the mailbox, taking the stairs, doing chores, fidgeting at your desk, talking on the phone, standing at your work instead of sitting. While it may seem small, NEAT can make a big difference for your health and energy levels. While the resting metabolic rate (BMR) uses the most calories, NEAT can be a major component in terms of calorie expenditure.
🌟 Why NEAT is Good for You
🫀 Boosts Metabolism
Regular movement throughout the day helps your body burn more calories naturally. Our bodies are built/made for movement--engaging this not only allows your body to be more attuned with what it's 'supposed to do' but it also helps you function better on multiple fronts.
🧠 Supports Brain and Mood Health
Frequent movement improves blood flow to the brain, helping focus, energy, and mood.
💪 Reduces Sedentary Risk
Breaking up long periods of sitting lowers the risks tied to cardiovascular disease and metabolic issues.
🦴 Protects Joints and Muscles
Light, consistent activity keeps your muscles and joints mobile, reducing stiffness.
📝 Examples of NEAT Activities
🚶 Walk more: Take short walks after meals, park farther from entrances, or stroll while on phone calls.
🪣 Housework counts: Vacuuming, gardening, cleaning windows, and doing laundry all contribute. I am not a fan of vacuuming, but I get a legit sweat in every time I do it...
🪜 Take the stairs: Skip the elevator when possible and choose stairs instead.
🧹 Micro-break movement: Stand up and stretch, walk to a coworker instead of emailing, or pace during meetings.
🪑 Desk changes: Use a standing desk or shift positions throughout the day to keep your body active.
🎶 Dance it out: Put on music and dance around your house or office for a few minutes.
*Here's a small example from the article below:
"A 145 lb. person burns approximately 102 calories an hour while performing their office job in a seated position (1.7 kcal / minute), but burns 174 calories an hour if performing those same office duties while standing.
174 calories may not seem like much, but it translates to 18,000 calories or a little over 5 lbs. over a 50-week work year (250 work days). By comparison, that same person would need to squeeze in 60, 30-minute runs at 5 mph to achieve that same caloric burn." Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis: A NEAT Approach to Weight Loss
**For individuals that struggle with cognitive distortions around calories/eating/food/exercise it is important to be mindful in terms of how these are encouraged.
🌱 Takeaway : NEAT is one of the simplest ways to improve your health without extra time at the gym. By sprinkling more natural movement into your day, you’re supporting your body, brain, and long-term wellness.
👉 Question to ponder : What small NEAT habit could you add to your day starting tomorrow?
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