Wednesday, September 14, 2011

How many calories does walking burn?

Calories burned per hour

Your Weight 24 minute mile pace (2.5 mph) 20 minute mile pace (3 mph) 17 minute mile pace (3.5 mph) 15 minute mile pace (4 mph)
120 lb. 163 180 207 272
150 lb. 204 225 258 340
200 lb. 272 300 344 454
250 lb. 306 375 387 511
300 lb. 368 382 438 579

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Eat Breakfast even when you are NOT hungry

First thing

For the best results, eat breakfast within an hour or so of waking up -- even if you're not hungry. Morning-time low blood sugar produces a brain chemical designed to mask hunger pangs -- but can cause sugar cravings later in the day.

Carbohydrates

We're talking complex carbohydrates here (whole-grain cereals, steel-cut oats, high-fiber fruits, etc.) The fiber keeps blood sugar on an even keel and helps you feel full longer.

Protein

Protein slows digestion, helps prevent spikes and dips in blood sugar, and can even give you a dose of depression-fighting tryptophan. Dr. DesMaisons recommends that you get a third of your daily protein at breakfast.

Information courtesy of Dr. DesMaison