On a treadmill how many miles should we run.?

Question

I am kinda fat and way 135-50 pounds and i want to get skinny. So how many miles shouls we run on a treadmill, and how many junk foods can we eat in a week that and still be ok?

Answer 1

Wanting to get "skinny" is the Hollywood approach to weight loss. You don't need to lose weight to LOOK skinny; you should need to lose weight to BE healthy.

It's not about the miles run or the junk food you throw away. If you ate only Snicker's bars and nothing else, you would lose weight. You would be unhealthy, but you would lose weight.

1. Watch what you eat. Keep a food journal, and be honest. I wasn't for calorie counting until I actually saw how many calories were in my favorite foods!

2. Don't cut out our favorite foods, just remember that you don't need a whole candy bar to feel full. If you cut out those favorite foods you're just going to end up cheating and eating them more. If you like chocolate, then have a bit of chocolate every day IN MODERATION.

3. As for exercise--start small and build up. You have to learn how to walk before you can run. Start at a pace that you can work at. Go to the gym and ask for advice. Learn how to use your muscle and how to use the machines.

Getting skinny is going to take a lot of work. Expect a full LIFETIME change instead of a quick fix.

Answer 2

One great program that blends exercise and good eating is the Body for Life Program. I subscribe to it myself, and have made great results.
If you are eating junk food more than once or twice a week, then you are eating too much. If it is a part of your daily meals, then you are definitely on the wrong track. There is nothing wrong with eating junk food - matter of fact I give myself one whole day to eat whatever I want. It is a nice reward for working hard the rest of the week to maintain. The trick is to state before hand which day will be your "fat day" - so you don't find yourself cheating, and going "this is my fat day, oops, and this will be my fat day too".
How many miles - I think you are focusing on the wrong thing. It is good to measure distance, so you see progress over time. Only you know what your body can handle - what you should be focusing on is getting a good workout. Some people run 20 miles to get a good workout, some run 1 mile. That is something for you to decide, and improve as you go - because your body adapts to your workout, and what you did six months ago is not going to impact you as much today as long as you stay consistent. I recommend working out in the 65-85% Max Heart Rate range (Max Heart Rate = 220 - Age).

Answer 3

400 miles....and no junk food

Answer 4

Please see "Physical Activity Calorie Calculators" source link below.

The following healthy living recommendations will help you if you’re trying to lose weight, tone up your muscles, have aspirations of building lean muscle mass, are attempting to get a wash board stomach, or just want to feel better:

*1) Burn more calories then you're consuming everyday and measure your results using the following formula: Calories Consumed minus Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) minus Physical Activity minus the Thermic Effect of Food (TEF). A website that explains this formula in more detail and will help you determine how many calories you need to reach or maintain a certain weight is at http://www.primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/library/weight/calsburned.htm

Get an online, desktop, or cell phone diet and fitness calculator. This will allow you to easily calculate the above formula, set goals, log your daily calorie consumption, and register your physical activities.

Set realistic goals for your ideal body weight. Here are two websites that will calculate a suggested body weight:
Adults: http://www.halls.md/ideal-weight/body.htm
Teens/Children: http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/exercise/weight/bmi.html

It is difficult and unhealthy to lose more than one or two pounds per week. There are 3,500 calories in a pound. If you eat 500 fewer calories per day for a week you will lose one pound. If you burn through exercise 500 more calories per day for a week you will lose one pound.

Here are two articles on how to break through a weight loss plateau:
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/86/99147.htm
http://www.webmd.com/content/pages/18/102117.htm

*2) Eat natural and organic foods found on earth versus something created by a corporation to make money. Eat meals in small portions throughout the day and take a good multi-vitamin supplement.

Do not try fad diets or diet pills. Avoid “High Glycemic Load Carbs” (sugar, pastries, desserts, refined starches such as breads, pasta, refined grains like white rice; high starch vegetables such as potatoes) and drink lots of water. Read this article for more information on high GL Carbs:
http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/carbohydrates.html

The following are food pyramids and several articles on what you should eat everyday:
Food Pyramids:
http://www.rayandterry.com/html/images/PyramidLRG.gif?osCsid=26a424be471d1337e7c2f105d5c64d9d
http://www.mypyramid.gov/
Antioxidant Superstars - Vegetables and Beans:
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/104/107638.html
Antioxidant Loaded Fruits:
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/104/107640.html
Good Carbs Mean Better Weight:
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/100/105783.htm
The Benefits of Protein:
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/85/98824.htm
Some Fats Are Good For You:
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/49/40075.htm
Antioxidants in Green and Black Tea:
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/104/107641.html
What You Should Eat Daily:
http://www.oprah.com/health/yourbody/slide/slide_yourbody_healthfood_201.jhtml
Best Foods to Fight off Disease and Keep You Healthy:
http://www.oprah.com/health/yourbody/slide/slide_yourbody_healthfood_101.jhtml

*3) Perform cardiovascular, core, and/or strength training on most days. Read a book or find a certified trainer to make sure you're doing all exercises correctly.

The following is a website and numerous articles on cardiovascular, core, and strength training:
Exercise Prescription on the Net
http://www.exrx.net/
Starting an Exercise Program:
http://www.primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/library/activity/startexercise.htm
Strength Training Basics:
http://www.primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/library/activity/trainbasics.htm
Cardiovascular Machine Workouts:
http://www.primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/library/activity/cardiowork.htm
Balance Your Way to a Stronger Body:
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/64/72314.htm
Understanding Your Training Heart Rate:
http://www.primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/library/activity/thr.htm
Exercise Errors:
http://www.primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/library/activity/errors.htm
Getting a Flat Stomach:
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/71/81365.htm
Weight Lifting - Does Order Matter:
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/80/96440.htm
Encouraging Exercise in Your Kids:
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/95/103524.htm
Strength Training Safe and Effective for Kids:
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/32/1728_81005.htm

*4) Get plenty of sleep. Sleep experts say most adults need between seven and nine hours of sleep each night for optimum performance, health, and safety.

*5) Educate yourself continually on health issues and make a life long commitment to good health. A great free publication is “Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005”. A reputable test you can take to measure your biological age is at http://realage.com
Look at all areas where you can enhance your health. For example, make improvements in the quality of the air you breathe. Review outdoor air quality forecasts where you live and get an indoor air purifier.

Send me an email or yahoo instant message to "gainbetterhealth" if you have any questions and good luck!

*Click on all the source links below to get the full benefit of the recommendations. The answers presented to your health questions are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

Answer 5

999,999,999,999,999 miels in a day if you cant then your a like the rest of the world!