Lose weight while watching a horror movie, it seems foolish at first. Yet research has shown that you could lose as many calories than practicing half an hour of walking or cycling, while lying on his couch watching a thriller that gives us chills in the back. There is something to be less guilty, especially when you are not fond of sports activities.
According to a study by researchers at the University of Westminster, and published by the newspaper The Thelegraph, living 90 minutes of terror by watching a horror movie generates a great energy expenditure, raising adrenaline and losing to 113 calories. Moreover, the film most likely to burn calories would be the thriller, The Shining, played by the famous Jack Nicholson.
Correlation between fear and weight loss
To reach this conclusion, scientists monitored the heart rate, oxygen consumption and carbon dioxide emissions of a number of moviegoers while watching a horror movie.
And according to Richard Mackenzie, a lecturer and specialist in cell metabolism and physiology at the University of Westminster, it results in an increase in heart rate and an acceleration of the pulse and faster blood circulation.
Indeed, the release of adrenaline produced during scary stimuli and brief stress attacks, not only reduces appetite but also raises the basic metabolic rate to burn sugar and therefore more calories.
Also, and still part of this research, Helen Cowley, director of a movie rental company LOVEFILM, believes that to burn calories by watching a horror movie, do not hide behind a pillow for avoid the scary scene. On the contrary, keep your eyes fixed on the screen and immerse yourself in the scene for a more effective result.
Are there other less scary ways to lose weight?
For fans of the least effort but who would like to lose calories, you can achieve your goal by changing your daily habits. Also it would be important to review your diet, your rest time, not to mention to practice 30 minutes of walking daily or at least 3 times a week.
Here are some tips and advice
Favor a good sleep. It is known that the lack of the latter is associated with weight gain. Reduced sleep time increases the secretion of ghrelin, the hormone that stimulates appetite. It also reduces that of leptin, the hormone responsible for giving the sensation of satiety. As a study done by the Department of Experimental Medicine at the University of Lyon, says that poor quality of sleep could promote the development of obesity and diabetes.
- Reduce carbohydrate consumption so you do not accumulate fat.
- Consume vegetables in large quantities. They are not caloric and increase the feeling of satiety.
- Eat protein regularly to increase metabolism.
- Consume cayenne pepper. Indeed, the capsaicin it contains allows to burn fat.
- Drink a big glass of water before each meal. This will give you a feeling of fullness and you will eat less.
- Start your meal with a salad or a light and low-calorie soup for a full stomach feeling.
- Take advantage of your housework sessions to move and lift weight. You will burn more calories.
- Use small portions and reduce the amount you usually eat.
- Avoid buffets at will that make you want to taste various dishes.
- Eat the skinless chicken that is fatter than the flesh.
- Do not skip any meals and eat regularly so as not to upset your body.
- Avoid fast food that is generally fat and rarely healthy.
- Indulge and say that a balanced diet will bring you good health but also a capital beauty.
