Category: Nutrition
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Healthy snacks you can use to get more steps and lose weight
The right kind of snacking can actually reduce the number of calories … you eat in a day by reducing your overall hunger and extending your energy cycles. The problem is that most of us snack on the wrong things. And for the wrong reasons.
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Do you need to eat before or after a walking workout?
Sometimes you feel like you need an energy boost to start your walk, while other times a long walk leaves you reaching for a snack. Should you eat before or after a walking workout? Do you need to eat at all when you walk?
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Coconut Water. Healthy hydration to fuel your walks?
Coconut water is a natural, tasty sports drink alternative, but many of its supposed health benefits are somewhat overstated. If you need a pick-me-up during your walks, especially long walks, coconut water can be a good choice. Just don’t be fooled that it’s some kind of magic potion for health and fitness.
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What is resting metabolic rate and how many calories do you burn?
Your resting metabolic rate (or the similar basal metabolic rate) is the number of calories you burn every day at rest. Here’s how to calculate your RMR, a quick shortcut, plus how understanding your RMR can help you lose weight.
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Are avocados healthy for walkers? Carbs, calories and more!
Avocadoes are high in healthy fats, low in sugar and increasingly popular, but are they good for walking weight loss or do they contain too much fat and calories? Here’s a breakdown on the carbs, sugar, fat, and calories in an avocado plus health benefits of this tasty food.
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How much weight can you lose in a week, safely?
How much weight you can (safely) lose in a week is generally about 1-2 pounds, but it depends on your weight, age, and other factors. Here’s a closer look at how much weight you can (safely) lose in a week, how you can get there through eating healthier, exercise & a combination of both.
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Why you need to get up and walk after eating tonight
Walking after dinner (or other meals) can help to stabilize your blood sugar, burns calories, and helps you sleep better. We’ll cover how walking after eating helps you feel happier, and be more productive towards your step goal, plus how to work after-dinner walking into your daily routine.
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Bananas: Are they healthy and useful for walking and weight loss?
Bananas are tasty, nutritious, and a popular fitness snack, both before or during a walk. They’re packed with energy, and vitamins along with fiber which can help you feel full longer.
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Is the fat burning zone your solution for walking results?
The “fat burning zone” is around 60-70% of your maximum heart rate, which is the zone your body burns the highest percentage of fat. Surprisingly, the fat burning zone is not necessarily ideal to torch stubborn fat or lose weight!
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How much weight can you lose walking an hour a day?
You know you can lose weight walking, but how much weight can you actually lose from walking an hour a day? Weight loss isn’t the only reason to walk, but it’s one of the most common benefits that leads people to start exercising every day. Walking is fun, sustainable, and doesn’t require fad diets or…