if you jog around 3 miles in the sun each day and eat decent will you lose a significant amount of weight?

Question

I run alot on a daily basis, but i have bad eating habits. I eat and drink whatever i want. Basically I want to know if eventhough I eat poorly will I still burn fat from the amount of jogging that i do. I know i have alot of body fat and thats what i want to get rid of.

Answer 1

Should work, unless your body is fighting against you with hyperinsulinemia or hypoglycemia.

For basic information on hypoglycemia, check out www.hufa.org. For basic information on hyperinsulinemia, check out www.mayoclinic.com and search for hyperinsulinemia.

Answer 2

i can definitely say that you will not loose a significant amount of weight. i use to do the same thing. i would jog a few miles and thought that i could get away with eating whatever i wanted. NOT!!! the only thing that happened was that i maintained the weight that i was at. running in the sun is only going to lead to dehydration,unless you have a water bottle with you to replenish the fluid loss. the best thing is to eat a high protein diet with some good carbs for fuel. the experts also say that you should alternate your type of exercise because the body gets too use to it and you will not burn as much body fat.

Answer 3

I think that in order to lose weight you would need to cut back on what you are eating and start drinking lots of water. In theory your body will find a comfortable weight with you running, but if you disturb the process by taking an additional exercise or change the way you eat, it forces the body to re-evaluate

Answer 4

Hi, I've been helping people stay healthy for a more than 20 years and I can tell you that losing weight requires a combination of both exercise and caloric restriction but with a proper nutrition balance.

As for running around in the sun, that might not be wise because it can lead to dehydration. Running when it's cooler can be even better because your body will burn extra calories while warming you up.

I know you want to lose a significant amount of weight but unless you control your bad habits, trying to lose weight through exercise alone is going to be tough. Why? It's simple. Walking briskly 5 miles burns off around 600 calories. The same amount of calories can be dropped by avoiding 1 Coke, 1 Candy Bar, and a handful of chips a day (that doesn't mean you can't have them, it just means avoiding a certain amount of calories).

Also, remember this, even with aerobic exercise a bad diet can lead to cardiovascular disease. So, unless you make some changes it's not unlikely that someone at you funeral might say something like, "Wow! It must have really been that guy's time to go. He was just completing his 3-mile run when he died of a heart attack! But, you gotta admit, he's a good looking corpse."

If you want to lose weight in a healthy manner, keep the following in mind:

1) Check with your physician to be certain that you are physically able to reduce your calories and increase your exercise habits safely.

2) Make certain that the calories you are eating are as balanced as possible. Finding out how much protein, carbs, and fats your body needs on a daily basis can really help keep your energy levels high all day long. The #1 reason my clients tell me that they've stopped dieting or exercising in the past is because of low energy ebbs. Splitting the amount of calories you can have per day into 5 - 6 smaller meals will help tremendously (this keeps your body fueled and ready to go and you also know that your next meal is only a couple of hours away).

Knowing what your basal metabolic rate (BMR) is will certainly help you determine how to be calorie conscious. Also remember that you may need supplements to help things along.

3) While exercising (before, during, and after) be sure to consume enough water. The key is not to be 'thirsty' (overtly) during this time of exercise.

4) Adding weight bearing exercise (i.e., lifting weights) will help to tone your body and the thermogenic (fat burning) effect will last long after you've stopped working out -- even if your workout is simply walking).

5) Remember that you'll probably hit plateaus (times when you'll stop losing weight) several times during your weight loss progress. This is completely normal and is only temporary but it can last for a couple of weeks at a time. It is very important to remember that even if your scale isn't showing progress, your entire body is being positively effected by your efforts.

6) Measure different parts of your body (neck, upper arms, lower arms, chest, abs, waist, belly, butt, thighs, etc.) and do it accurately. Write these measurements down and check them once every 2 weeks. This will help you remember that your body is 'reducing' all over -- not just in one particular area. If you're weight training you may actually notice a slight increase in some areas of your body (don't worry -- if you're a woman you won't start looking like a bodybuilder).

7) Keep focused on your end goal and concentrate on losing maybe 1 pound a week -- sometimes you'll lose more, sometimes less. As long as it's an average, it's okay.

8) Lastly, remember that you're doing a WONDERFUL thing for your body.

Keep up the good work. I've worked with hundreds of people in the past 20 years (mostly women) who have lost (individually) HUNDREDS of pounds safely. Better still, they've kept it off -- Kay lost over 350 pounds and has been at her goal weight for 7 years now.

As for what to take (if anything), that depends entirely on what your body needs. Anyone who suggests that you take something that 'works for everyone' is either confused or deluded. For example, if you had a twin brother or sister your bodies could react completely different to certain supplements or foods on a metabolic level. If you want to learn more about what you might want to take and how to calculate your BMR, you can visit my site (below).

Any questions, don't hesitate to write and ask.

Lonnie Honeycutt, C.N.C.
Your Health Is My Concern
http://www.betterlifetoday.com

Answer 5

Yes you will lose weight but only if you are keeping a check on calories consumed. But regardless of whether you lose weight or not its a good idea to get the exercise. I dont understand why are you running in the sun though. Heat does not help you in burning calories it just dehydrates you.

Answer 6

Be aware of the fact that muscle weighs more than fat...you could be losing fat and replacing it with muscle. If so, you won't see much difference on the scale, but you'll notice it in the mirror.
If you drink a lot of sugary drinks, try replacing them with water, and diet drinks...the ones made with splenda are decent.
I did that because I was worried about my teeth, but I actually lost quite a bit of weight :)

Also...I don't think running in the sun is any better than running without it, in fact it might be dangerous. Ya don't wanna get sunstroke. :(

Answer 7

To lose weight you need to spend more energy than the amount of energy (food) you're putting into your body, otherwise you will not lose weight. You should watch what you eat. You should eat 3 small meals a day and healthy snacks in between your meals.

Answer 8

of course u will lose weight if u maintained a good diet for you. try not to overindulge in the foods u love to eat.

its all about SMALL portions.

and from time to time its good to treat urself with ur favorite food/snack. just remember to work thos calories off.

stay away from sodas, carbonated drinks, juices and coffee. mainly drink water or tea. no caffeine.

with ur workout plan and healthy diet, without a doubt u will shed that extra fat. good luck

Answer 9

I ran 3 miles a day for several months and still ate bad. All it got was faster but still had a gut load of blubber. cut out all fats and sugars and eat vegetables more frequently continue to run and you will loose fat.

Answer 10

calories in vs calories out. go to www.fitday.com and setup an acount. it will help you to know if your above or below the amount of calories your body burns.
+ stay away from the sugar!
ps eat 1/3 of your calories as meat or you will lose musle
musle burns fat

Answer 11

You don't need to jog 'in the sun.' It is now, and always, a matter of burning more fuel (calories) than you put in the tank. Sounds to me as if your 'fueling' habits need some modification. Good luck.