Running??Help Please?

Question

Ok im not really preparing for any type of race or anything but i am trying to lose weight and to get into better shape and i am an athlete who plays basketball about 2 hours a days so its not like i am getting up off the couch all the sudden and trying to work.So anywazs with that said.


I run Mon,Tues,Wed,Thurs, and i try to run at least one time over the weekend.I started really running last monday and i ran for 30 min at 6mph untill the last couple min and i kick up a notch.And every day i add 1 min and .1 mph.

Mon and Wed i have been lifting weights 2 sets of 15.


Is this the best workout i can do if i am trying to lose weight and tone up??

And i am in that stage where i just want to lose about 15 pound and it just seems like it wont come off.

oh and my eating habits are pretty good

i have breakfast
snack
lunch
snack
dinner
snack

and i drink only water all day

PLEASE HELP?

Sorry this is so long :(

Answer 1

It really doesn't matter how much you train everyday, if you eat more calories than you burn you will not lose weight. Track what and how much you eat. It takes 3500 calories to lose 1 pound. Take a small notebook and enter everything you eat and drink everyday. Add it up and see exactly what you are consuming.

Answer 2

First, remember that muscle weighs more than fat! You didn't specify very much in regard to weights except sets and reps. Second, it sounds like you workout a lot. Maybe your body is at a happy weight?? Do you think you would feel better 15 lbs less or do you just want to lose 15 pounds. Having a variety in your workout is healthy and will keep it from getting boring. Reevaluate how many calories you are actually getting in a day. To lose weight you need to burn more calories than you consume (make sure you are doing this in a healthy manner skipping meals should not be an option). Some people who work out think they are eating the same or better when actually they are eating a little more and end up consuming more calories than they burn. You say your eating habits are good but do you pay attention to portion size? Check out this website it caters more to obesity but is still helpful...

1on1Health.com (it has a section on eating for weight loss and fitness)

Answer 3

Really you don't have a bad plan at all. Maybe I'd just recommend a few minor alterations:

Keep your same regimen on Mon & Wed. 30 minute run and weights.

Up your exercise time to an hour on the other days, running what you can and then walking to complete the hour. The reason for this is that the body burns muscle sugar (glycogen) for the first half hour, only after a half hour does it begin to burn fat.

Eat fruits & vegetables.
No alcohol
no burgers
No candy
No chips
no fried foods
No pasta
No pizza
No sodas
No sugar

Good Luck

Answer 4

I can't really add to the two comments above, they've pretty much nailed it. Keep in mind that a slow weight loss is better, so even if it is coming off slowly that is probably better.

If you are consuming less than you burn and you are working out as you say, you'll end up at the weight your body is supposed to be at. We don't all fit the "charts" published by the medical field. My ideal BMI would but me at 154 lbs. That would be way to unhealthy for me. Eat right, excerise, and don't worry about it.

Good Luck.

Answer 5

Make pancakes even healthier by adding mashed baked sweet potato, many pureed spinach and blueberries, or even cooked quinoa.

Answer 6

Aim for a 300- for you to 400-calorie meal.

Answer 7

Don't keep junk food within your kitchen. If it's not presently there, you can't be tempted because of it.

Answer 8

Keep cut-up fruits and veggies in the fridge to grab for snacks or easy dishes.

Answer 9

Add fiber-rich greens, avocado, and berries to your smoothie to satiate hunger all night.

Answer 10

commence your day along with health proteins