GITNUX MARKETDATA REPORT 2024

Crying Calorie Burn Statistics

Crying burns approximately 1.3 calories per minute on average.

Last Updated: June 23, 2024

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In this post, we explore the surprising relationship between crying and calorie burn, backed by a range of intriguing statistics. From the typical calorie expenditure during a crying session to the gender differences in crying frequency, we delve into the fascinating ways in which shedding tears can impact our bodies and metabolism.

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"An average person burns between 1.4 to 1.7 calories a minute while crying."

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"During a particularly emotional crying session, you might burn up to 3.5 calories per minute."

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"People are more likely to cry between 7 and 10 p.m, a time window where they can burn calories."

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"According to William H. Frey II, Ph.D., women cry 5.3 times a month and men cry 1.3 times a month, implying different calorie burn rates between genders."

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"The typical crying session lasts for about 10 minutes, which means about 14 to 17 burned calories per session."

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"Some studies suggest that crying can burn as many calories as laughing – around 1.3 calories per minute."

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"Emotional crying releases endorphins and oxytocin, which can indirectly contribute to calorie burning."

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"Crying releases toxins and stress hormones, similar to when your body burns calories during a workout."

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"A study showed that babies crying for 1 hour can burn up to 100 calories."

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"Around 85% of women and 73% of men feel better after crying, potentially promoting physical activity and further calorie burn."

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"Chronic anxiety, which often leads to crying, can burn up to 1,500 calories a day due to higher metabolic rates."

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"Crying from grief increases calories burned from a resting rate by 43%, similar to the increase seen during mild physical activity."

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"Despite popular belief, crying due to onions does not burn significant calories, due to lack of emotional involvement."

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"On average, humans cry for about 6 minutes, which means about 8-10 burned calories per session."

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"Emotional tears contain stress hormones that get excreted from the body when crying, potentially further promoting calorie burning."

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"On average, women cry more often than men, causing an overall higher amount of calories burned by women due to crying."

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"Crying burns about the same amount of calories that the body uses at rest, about 38-40 calories per hour."

In conclusion, crying is not only a natural emotional response but also a potential calorie-burning activity. The act of crying can result in the burning of calories, with variations depending on factors such as emotional intensity, gender, and duration of the crying session. Research indicates that crying, whether from emotional distress or joy, can lead to the release of stress hormones and endorphins, contributing to calorie burning similar to light physical activity. Moreover, the physiological effects of crying, such as increased metabolic rates and the excretion of toxins, suggest that it may have indirect benefits for calorie expenditure. Understanding the calorie-burning potential of crying sheds light on its multifaceted impact on both emotional well-being and physical health.

Jannik Lindner

Jannik is the Co-Founder of Gitnux and has been working in the digital space since 2016. He is specialized in content and tech.

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