How to lose weight by running?

Question

I'm currently running for my school's cross country team, and would like to lose 10-15 pounds. i've been running for awhile now but haven't really lost anything. how much should i be running and what should i be eating?

Answer 1

My ideas? Try to do 200 minutes of cardio a week. Remember fat does not turn into muscle, so you need to lose your fat while putting on muscle. Work hard, but don't over 60 minutes at a time. Do planks and other abs exercises on alternate days.

On training days, do 5-10 minutes of cardio to warm up, then do your weight training. Do 30 to 60 minutes more of cardio, then go home.

The best time to eat is just after your workout within an hour when your metabolism is raging. For your muscles, incorporate some isolated soy protein or whey protein. Whey is more potent but the soy tastes better!

Don't look at your scale as the be all and end all, but get a measuring tape to check your progress, and that will show more tangible results.

Read magazines like Shape, Womens Fitness, Fitness, etc to get tips and to stay motivated.

Good luck and stick at it. This plan has lost me 20 lbs in 12 weeks so far, just go for it!

Answer 2

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

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Answer 6

The equation for weight loss is to increase caloric expenditures while decreasing caloric intake. Simply put, one must exercise more while consuming less. Please note the article below concerning dehydration. As a runner, you must not be dehydrated. Dehydration will decrease your speed and stamina. I imagine that you train by running 2-4 miles per day. Remember stretching is a vital part of your work out. Also remember that weight loss in itself will not make you run faster.

Answer 7

If it's just weight you're worried about and not inches, do a colon cleanse. Ideally, we need 35 grams of fiber per day. Average Americans only get 12. Increase your fiber. Eat beans, oatmeal, fruits, vegetables, drink between one half and one full gallon of water per day. Exercise (heavy breathing, sweat dripping) for at least an hour every day. It won't be fun. It won't be easy but chances are it will work. No meat, no dairy, no sugar!

Answer 8

Nothing drastic at your age.
Run to your hearts content. Omit all junk and fast food along with sodas and diet sodas.
For the next two to three months concentrate on a diet rich in fruits and veggies with chicken and fish. Your weight will drop about five pounds per month and who knows maybe you will continue to eat healthy.

Answer 9

It depends of your metabolism and of course your age if your are increasing your height the scale will show moire weight.

But try to run 30 minutes a day will be enough, also try to eat separately many times during the day.

Answer 10

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