How many calories burn going to Mass?

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  • Alatariel75
    Alatariel75 Posts: 18,224 Member
    I don't know, but be sure to log your communion wafer!

    That's another issue. Do you log the it after the magic makes it becomes pure protein and fat (flesh) or before when it's just carbohydrate?

    No need to worry, the new communion wafers are gulten free, fat free, carb free, sugar free... they're called "I can't believe it's not Jesus!"

    But are they guilt-free???

    I thought feeling guilty was an integral part of being Catholic?
  • MidwestAngel
    MidwestAngel Posts: 1,897 Member
    It depends on if you fly, drive, or walk.
  • BeccaBollons
    BeccaBollons Posts: 652 Member
    I would say going to mass is a complete workout. Jog there, that's your cardio, squats for the stand up sit down repeat thing, keeping well hydrated with a healthy snack. Well done you! Must be 500 cals burned surely! But wear your hrm next time just to be sure :)
  • JustCallMe_Tanya_Eh
    JustCallMe_Tanya_Eh Posts: 954 Member
    Really????
  • pookahbot
    pookahbot Posts: 17 Member
    I don't know, but be sure to log your communion wafer!

    That's another issue. Do you log the it after the magic makes it becomes pure protein and fat (flesh) or before when it's just carbohydrate?

    No need to worry, the new communion wafers are gulten free, fat free, carb free, sugar free... they're called "I can't believe it's not Jesus!"

    But are they guilt-free???

    Honey, we're Catholic. Nothing's guilt-free ;)
  • chantelp89
    chantelp89 Posts: 590 Member
    Just think about how many you'd burn doing the stations of the cross lol. It almost makes me want to go to mass
  • GiddyupTim
    GiddyupTim Posts: 2,819 Member
    Quit your whining. If you were orthodox you would have to stand the entire service.
  • chantelp89
    chantelp89 Posts: 590 Member
    Quit your whining. If you were orthodox you would have to stand the entire service.
    Too true. So do we have a new leader yet?
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,984 Member
    These are all legit calorie counts:

    The holy water finger dip and sign of the cross
    Genuflecting before sitting down
    Singing out loud (works the diaphram)
    Kneeling and getting up
    "Peace be with you" works your hand grip strength and obliques from the twisting to face someone beside and behind you.
    Standing in line for communion
    Walk to and from the parking space.

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  • chantelp89
    chantelp89 Posts: 590 Member
    Maybe do some squats while waiting for communion
  • corsayre8
    corsayre8 Posts: 551 Member
    For me it would be about 721,000, as I'm sure I would burst into flames and be reduced to ash ;-)
  • Lift_This_
    Lift_This_ Posts: 2,756 Member
    how ever many the man upstairs says.
  • SkimFlatWhite68
    SkimFlatWhite68 Posts: 1,254 Member
    I'd count it the same as sleeping.

    No, seriously, isn't that just incidental exercise...
  • chantelp89
    chantelp89 Posts: 590 Member
    I'd count it the same as sleeping.

    No, seriously, isn't that just incidental exercise...
    Oh I see what you did there ; )
  • kdeaux1959
    kdeaux1959 Posts: 2,675 Member
    Surely you jest. I have attended a mass or two (not catholic but have been to a service or two) and there is not enough activity to warrent putting the extra calories down. Aerobic activity requires an increase in heart rate over a period of time... You probably burn more calories walking into the sanctuary from your car...
  • SwimFan1981
    SwimFan1981 Posts: 1,430 Member
    1.3 cals per min.
  • Calliope610
    Calliope610 Posts: 3,783 Member
    Surely you jest. I have attended a mass or two (not catholic but have been to a service or two) and there is not enough activity to warrent putting the extra calories down. Aerobic activity requires an increase in heart rate over a period of time... You probably burn more calories walking into the sanctuary from your car...

    Next time I go to church, I will pray for your dearly departed sense of humor. May it RIP.
  • Calliope610
    Calliope610 Posts: 3,783 Member
    Maybe do some squats while waiting for communion

    I think I will do those walking lunge thingies as I make my way up to the alter.
  • chocl8girl
    chocl8girl Posts: 1,968 Member
    I think the guilt alone probably burns at LEAST 500 calories...
  • chantelp89
    chantelp89 Posts: 590 Member
    I think the guilt alone probably burns at LEAST 500 calories...
    You may burn more during confession.
  • SkimFlatWhite68
    SkimFlatWhite68 Posts: 1,254 Member
    Now that there is a new pope, I heard on the grapevine that it's worth double the calories until the official inauguration ceremony.
  • jroberts_5
    jroberts_5 Posts: 1 Member
    No need to be snidey.... if a sedentary woman between the ages of 31 and 50 burns 1,800 calories a day doing nothing, then they would probably burn 75 calories an hour just sitting still. I would estimate that you could record an extra 25 or 30 calories (not 100 or 130 calories) for an hour of Catholic mass.

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