If the temptation of Halloween treats got the best of you, fear not! Sugar cravings are real and can be hard to resists. It’s not completely our fault, our brains love the rush of Serotonin that sugar gives us. It starts off slow, snacking on fun size Snickers here and mini packets of M&M’s there. Before you know it, your candy-eating calories are stacking up. We might be quick to not count “fun-sized” treats, but many have quite a few more calories than you probably realize. You can easily sweat out some of those sweets during your next workout. Look below for a helpful guide to know exactly what you need to do to exercise those snack demons!
| CANDY (FUN SIZED) | CALORIES | SUGGESTED WORKOUT |
| Reese’s | 90 | 10 minutes of spinning |
| Hershey’s Bar | 63 | 6 minutes running at 6mph |
| Skittles | 63 | 100 push-ups |
| Starburst | 40 | 10 flights of stairs |
| Nestle Crunch | 60 | 150 crunches |
| Kit Kat Bar | 70 | 10 minutes on elliptical |
| M&M’s | 73 | 17 minutes waling at 3.5mph |
| Twix Bar | 80 | 5 minutes on Jacob’s Ladder |
| Snicker’s | 80 | 50 burpees |
| Butterfinger | 85 | 200 jump squats |
If you think about candy in terms of calories and the amount of exercise it takes to burn those calories it can help you remain mindful about consuming sugary treats. This doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy Halloween treats, just keep it in moderation.
