On a Diet Doesn't Mean You Can Not Snacking, Do it On The Right Time

Some experts said, snacking should be avoided in order to maintain body weight. Meanwhile, an opinion which oppose it say snacking effectively maintain weight loss because it can reduce a large appetite. Which is correct?

Based on recent studies published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association, researchers say that snacking should be avoided when we're on a diet, as long as it done in a timely manner.

In that study, 123 postmenopausal women who are overweight are divided into two groups, namely that a program of diet alone, while the rest are on a diet and exercise. After 12 months, turns weight loss is almost the same in both groups. However, in women who snack in between breakfast and lunch experience the most significant weight loss.

Indeed, further research is needed to determine whether the time snacking effect on weight loss. According to lead researcher, Dr. Anne McTiernan, who also must be considered is the frequency of snacking.

"If you start snacking in the morning, then you will tend to eat more throughout the day," he said. According to him, snacking positive impact if the distance intertemporal eat about five hours or more, for example, between lunch and dinner.

"Snacking can increase the intake of nutritious foods and are usually able to control excessive appetite," said Connie Diekman, director of the Washington University Department of Nutrition.

No less important, of course kind of snack. Make sure the snacks are selected to have less than 200 calories, such as low-fat yogurt, nuts, fruit, or crackers Cereal intact.

Muaythai to Make Your Ideal and Slim Body Shape

Making a slim body is not just a dream if you live it with full of struggles. In addition to diet, exercise needs to be done to undergo in order to maintain the firmness of the body. One exercise you can do that Muaythai, where during the exercise carried out all the muscles of the body moves. With the intensification of the movement is not wrong if thousands of calories were burned directly.

Nano Oerip as Fitness First Fitness Training Manager said that Muaythai can burn 700 to 1,200 calories in 60 minutes. "For starters, the burning of calories ranges from 700-800 calories per session, while for the 'advance' could reach over 1,000 calories," he explained in the show "Press Conference & Coaching Clinic: Muaythai for Fitness, Muaythai for All" at Plasa Bapindo, Jakarta , Wednesday (21/12/2011).

Well, to lose weight by integrating movements Muaythai with cardiovascular exercise, Nano also give some specific tips.

- Perform aerobic exercise for 10 minutes a day like walking leisurely. Increase to 30 minutes per day for five times a week. This will form the basis of fitness and aerobic capacity in your body.

- Eat foods that are nutritionally balanced and healthy to ensure your body has fuel and recovery before, during and after your exercises. Do not forget to drink enough water.

- Integrate Muaythai techniques into your cardio sessions up to five times per week. This will give you the ability to perform basic movements and conditioning your body better while increasing your calorie burning deficit.

Shadow boxing is important in practice Muaythai and shaping techniques and a good foundation before training with techniques more difficult. Add push-ups, body squats, core exercises, jog in place, and jump rope in between movements Muaythai to add variety and intensity of the overall training.

- Rest and selection becomes an important part of the process of losing weight. For that, make sure you sleep and adequate rest so your body can recover and adapt to your training.