Late night snack ideas

All of us experience late night hunger. Instead of reaching for the chips or ice cream, here are some healthy options when the urge comes to eat late at night. Try a cup of non-fat yogurt, or dried fruits such as sweet prunes which contain a lot of fiber, potassium and magnesium. A handful of nuts or almonds can also be useful to curb your appetite and this snack promotes production of serotonin in the brain which helps relax your body and mind. Remember to keep your carbohydrate, sugar and fat intake low starting in the evening time, especially if your goal is weight loss. Go for the snacks that are high in protein!

Cardio tips

What is the best workout to burn the most calories?
The more muscle you use the more calories you burn. Activities that burn the most calories are ones that recruit the most muscle groups. For example, jogging, which includes arm, leg and core muscle groups, will burn more calories than cycling, which involves mostly legs.

Is the number of calories stated on cardio machines that you've burned accurate?
The cardio equipment gives a very rough estimate for the average population. The number of calories you burn in a workout is dependent on a number of variables, including body size, weight, composition, gender, and age. Body weight is among the most common used for estimates. If a machine asks for your weight, then it is likely to give a reasonably accurate estimate. The more information on body composition you need to enter, the more accurate it is likely to be.