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How many calories does scrolling use up? (Original Post)
raccoon
Aug 6
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ms liberty
(9,563 posts)1. Not enough dammit
Gaytano70
(777 posts)2. I feel 10 lbs lighter!
TwilightZone
(26,967 posts)3. None if you use the Top button.
There's a button on every post labeled TOP. Click that, and no scrolling required.
To directly answer your question, not nearly enough.
EYESORE 9001
(27,237 posts)4. I once knew a guy who frequented dating app sites
Round-the-clock scrolling and swiping led to development of severe tendinitis in his favorite finger
hlthe2b
(105,005 posts)5. Depends... How many Reese's PB cups in your mouth as you scroll?
Hey, it takes calories to digest those things, right?
True Dough
(19,022 posts)6. A minimal number
IF you only use your thumb or finger.
But if you lie your whole body on top of the mouse or touchpad and then spend hours trying to get to the top of the screen, you may burn quite a few calories (and break your mouse or touchpad).