Calorie consumption

In 1977 the Columbus Industrial Association Bulletin suggested some possible calorie consumption statistics for 29 office activities. These included –
Making mountains out of molehills – 500 cph (calories per hour)
Running around in circles – 350
Pushing your luck – 250
Flying off the handle - 225
Jumping on the bandwagon – 200
Beating your head against the wall – 150
Jumping to conclusions – 100
Grasping at straws - 75
Fishing for compliments – 50
Pouring salt on a wound – 50
Swallowing your pride – 50
Passing the buck - 25