While I think it’s a little too early to start shoveling snow (I know…let the annual winter-whining commence), it’s actually an amazing calorie-burning activity. What once seemed like an innocent driveway suddenly becomes a vast and endless field of snow – all waiting for you and your trusty shovel (or your snow blower, if that’s how you roll).

The only way to make shoveling my driveway tolerable is to think of it as a workout – the only real workout I’ll engage in outside when the temperatures fall below freezing. If you’ve gotten way too much snow already this winter, below are a few snowy activities that may cheer you up (or at least help you burn some hibernation calories). The calorie counts are for 30 minutes of activity by a 150-lb person:

Shoveling Snow: 205 calories Slamming your shovel repeatedly into the slab of ice that was once your driveway: 4 million calories Having a hot toddy after slamming your shovel repeatedly into the slab of ice that was once your driveway: -100 calories Building a Snowman: 140 calories Cross-Country Skiing: 306 Downhill Skiing: 204 calories Snowshoeing: 272 calories Taking a stroll around the neighborhood to look for a snow blower to borrow: 112 calories Cleaning house for the holiday party: 100 calories

I’m a cold weather wimp, but there are plenty of you out there who can’t wait for snowy winter sports. If you’re one of them, leave a comment and tell us about your favorite winter activities. If you’re like me, leave a comment and tell us how you make it through the winter when it’s too cold to go outside.

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