As soon as the holidays wind down, I know we’ll all be looking for ways to snack healthier – no more gingerbread, egg nog, sugar cookies or candy canes until next year. However, I personally hate to feel deprived — I want to munch on something that tastes indulgent but doesn’t negate the benefits of my workout for the day. That’s why I was excited to find out about Kellogg’s new product coming to a supermarket near you in January 2014 — Special K Snack Bars.
These convenient snack bars are the ideal pairing of taste and nutrition that provide a satisfyingly scrumptious snack any time of the day — after a workout, a mid-morning break, or to sooth the afternoon “hangries.” There are four delicious flavors – Berry Medley, Blueberry Bliss, Salted Caramel Chocolate and Salted Pretzel Chocolate – and each only has 100 calories per bar. It’s amazing how decadent and delicious these bars taste for a mere 100 calories. The product size is just right too – not too big as to ruin your appetite for a full meal later, but so small that your tummy is still growling. After much taste-testing, I think my favorite flavor is the Salted Pretzel Chocolate, but they are all yummy!
Visit www.specialk.com for more information on the new Special K® Chewy Snack Bars, available January 2015 at grocery and mass retail stores nationwide. You can also find out more by joining the chatter on Kellogg’s Facebook (SpecialKUS) and Twitter (@SpecialKUS).
Now, if you want to add a little extra exercise to your day, I’ve rounded up 40 activities that burn 100 calories in 30 minutes or less. The calculations are based on a 150 pound person. Have fun, get moving!
Fitness Fun: 10 – 12 minutes of cartwheeling and handstand practice burns 100 calories!
40 Ways to Burn 100 Calories in 30 Minutes or Less
- 6 minutes running up stairs
- 6 minutes burpees
- 7 minutes high intensity spin
- 8 minutes rock wall climbing
- 9 minutes competitive soccer
- 9 minutes moderate jump rope
- 9 minutes running (~1 mile)
- 10 minutes box jumping
- 10 minutes cartwheeling
- 10 minutes downhill skiing
- 10 minutes pushups
- 11 minutes walking up stairs
- 11 minutes water jogging
- 12 minutes handstand walking
- 12 minutes non-stop sit ups
- 12 minutes farmer’s walk
- 13 minutes flag football
- 13 minutes row machine
- 13 minute barbell bench press
- 14 minutes skate boarding
- 15 minutes water skiing
- 15 minutes hiking
- 15 minutes moderate biking
- 15 minutes moderate swimming
- 15 minutes furniture rearranging
- 16 minutes ballroom dancing
- 17 minutes push ups
- 18 minutes garden work
- 20 minutes of yoga
- 20 minutes casual walking
- 20 minutes paddle boarding
- 20 minutes hula hooping
- 20 minutes vacuuming
- 22 minutes drum playing
- 23 minutes raking leaves
- 25 minutes trampoline jumping
- 28 minutes weight lifting
- 29 minutes pecan picking
- 29 minutes bowling
- 30 minutes mini golfing
So, what is your favorite on this list?
What flavor of #SpecialKSnackBars appeals to you most?
This post is sponsored by FitFluential on behalf of Special K Snack Bars.