Ten Secrets Of Thin People

#9 They Move, Stand and Fidget More

Thin people are rarely sitting. Beyond their regular fitness routines, they simply move around more--and consequently burn more calories--throughout the day. A study at the Mayo Clinic confirmed this: Researchers found that on average, a group of lean subjects sat for two hours a day less than the obese subjects, potentially burning up to 350 additional calories.

Get up and move. Stand while you eat, sway side to side, walk down the hall on a break, or walk the parking lot on your lunch if nothing else. Go to the furthest restroom or drinking fountain. Park in the farthest parking space. Power walk through the grocery store. (You'll spend less, helping both "bottom lines".