Diana posted on February 08, 2010 16:36
I like this a lot. A reminder about how much Valentines day can cost not just in financial terms but also in calories in the champagne, chocolates and that romantic meal out.
OLD-FASHIONED ROMANTICS BURN CALORIES INSTEAD OF CASH
It is estimated that the UK will spend up to £1.6 billion on Valentine’s Day gifts for their loved ones this year, but the majority of these gifts will come at a cost to our waistlines as well as our bank accounts according to leading weight loss company, All About W8.
Valentine’s Day could cost you up to £75 per person and an extra 2,000 calories on top of your daily intake, with couples indulging in chocolates, champagne and luxury three course meals. However, old-fashioned romantics who prefer not to overindulge themselves in the commercial side of
Valentine’s Day will actually benefit from more simple and loving gestures.Taking your loved one for a romantic walk in the park for 30 minutes will help you burn up to 200 calories. And, for more affectionate couples out there, a passionate embrace with your loved one for five minutes will burn 25 calories and having sex for 30 minutes will help you burn around 150 calories.
Alison Wetton, chief executive of All About W8, explained: “Valentine’s Day has become very commercial and, as a result of this, very expensive. Everywhere you go at the moment there are advertisement for Valentine’s Day treats, many of which are packed with empty calories. Chocolates seem to be one of the most popular gifts yet most women would prefer not to have temptation put in front of them.
“Why not take a tip from old-fashioned romantics and instead of buying your partner calorie-filled gifts, spend some quality time together. Go for a nice walk and enjoy a passionate embrace! Just think of the calories you’ll be burning and the cash you’ll be saving.”
Calorific and financial costs of Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day Indulgence
Calorific cost
Financial cost
A box of chocolates
220 calories in four chocolates
£4.50
A bottle of champagne
115 calories per glass
£28.00
A bottle of wine:
90 calories per glass
£10.00
A three course meal
1,500 calories
£32.00
TOTAL 1,925 calories consumed = £74.50 per person
Burning calories not a a hole in your pocket on Valentine’s Day
A romantic walk with your loved one for 30 minutes - 200 calories
Financial cost - Free
Kissing for five minutes - 10 calories
Financial cost - Free
A passionate embrace for five minutes - 15 calories
Financial cost - Free
Having sex for 30 minutes -150 calories
Financial cost - Free
TOTAL CALORIES BURNED - 357
Financial cost - Free
Alison added: “At All About W8 we encourage our clients to be more active and enjoy taking part in leisurely activities. We offer our client motivational techniques and all clients go through the three tiers – Mind, Body and Balance. Our techniques aim to change your thought process around food, help you lose the weight fast and helps you to keep the weight off by learning a new way of healthy eating for life.”
All About W8 is a weight loss programme that involves having nutritionally balanced Mealpaks, combined with low GI, low carbohydrate healthy food selection lists. It has been designed to give speedy healthy weight loss.
To find out more about All About W8 visit: www.allaboutw8.co.uk