Running For Weight Loss

When people want to lose weight, they very often take up running as their form of exercise. As running is one of the most vigorous exercises available, it is an extremely efficient way to burn calories and drop pounds. A person weighing 150 lbs will burn approximately 100 calories per mile when running.

Healthy Eating is the First Step

If your aim is to lose weight by running, then it is important to keep in mind that you will only shed pounds if you burn more calories than you have consumed. In order to lose one pound, you need to burn, through exercise, approximately 3600 calories. Therefore in order to lose weight you will need to combine running with a healthy diet. Runners do require special nutrition needs; however, the basic principles for healthy eating still apply. Select small portions of high-fat and high-calorie foods whilst eating more fruits, vegetables, and grains.

One mistake that is very often made by runners is that they overcompensate for the calories that they burn by exercise with extra calories from more food and beverages. Certain runners even discover that they gain weight, despite their regular training.

Writing everything down in a journal for a few weeks is one way to prevent "stealth calorie" consumption. Being able to view what you have consumed will assist you in being able to see where your diet needs improvement. This will also aid you in keeping a track on your progress so that you will think twice about having a bite of your favorite bar of chocolate.

If you wish to lose weight, it is important to realize that you will not lose it by going for a run once a week. It is much better to involve yourself in some form of activity on a daily basis. If you cannot possibly undertake exercise on a daily basis, then aim to complete a workout 3 to 4 times a week.

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Dan clay