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Let’s see how it could be a typical day for what concerns the power. We assume that the hectic pace which we are daily subjected us to eat often in conditions not particularly good but we try, if possible, follow these simple (but important) rules that if followed will allow us to avoid putting on weight and stay

1) E ‘is well known that consume energy even while we sleep here because breakfast must be able to provide protein and minerals. Of course we should not get all’English B but not to limit ourselves to drink a cup of coffee. Skipping breakfast can lead to weight gain.
2) Yes to a light snack in the morning and as long as carbohydrate (we know it is easy to digest). Nothing particularly salty snacks or sandwiches.
3) The main meal should be represented by lunch, which should make approximately 30% of daily calories. The main function of the lunch is to supply the body with fiber, protein and carbohydrates. The ideal is to choose a pasta with meat sauce or the lasagna and vegetable or fruit to complete.
4) As for the afternoon snack (important as that of mid-morning) yes, but also to squeeze a slice of pie.
5) The dinner should be lighter than lunch and be composed of easily digestible foods (fish, lean meat but also eggs).

For a diet is balanced and allows us to lose weight is necessary to know the calories our body uses during the course of the day. This depends greatly on the level of physical activity we do, if our work requires physical exertion will be burning more calories than if you have a job such as a clerk.

A calorie calculator shows how many calories we eat each day to take cover the energy demand of our body, some also report the amount of calories recommended for weight loss , and what are the limits which must not exceed.

Knowing the amount of calories your body burns per day can develop a diet that meets energy needs without compromising our health. Calories should meet the demands of the body but a deficiency and an excessive amount of calories is detrimental. Read the rest of this entry »

BMI (Body Mass Index) is not effective for bodybuilders, pregnant women and athletes, since it is based on the weight / height in the population previously named a deviation that does not correspond with reality.

The percentage of body fat is an assessment of the amount of fat in your body, being a reliable measure in weight reduction programs, especially when combined with body weight.

Since it may be the case that thin people, checking on measurements of body fat and yet, the weight remains the same or higher.

This is because if you were doing exercise, the muscle that has developed weighs more than fat.

Anyway, it is important to have a rough idea of the percentage of fat, to be able to design a fitness program. Read the rest of this entry »