Most effective way to lose weight by running?

Question

What is the most effective way to lose weight by running, I am doing a low intensity 50 minute run everyday. Is this the best way to be losing weight, do you guys have any more effective ways of losing weight with running???

Answer 1

Running easy along with controlling your calorie intake is the most effective way to lose weight.
Each mile burns about 100 calories, it takes 3500 calories to lose one pound.

So successful weight loss requires a good diet and exercise.

Your low intensity running could be burning as much as 500 calories, which adds up to a lot over a period of time.

Answer 2

Weight and weight loss are so very personal, so how's one to know without a really detailed medical analysis which most of us can;t afford. But fact is, the more exercise you do the more calories you burn.

Some factors that play a part in the calorie burning are frequency and length of time. I'd suggest you slowly work your routine up to a full hour a day, except 1 day of rest. The body doesn't start to burn fat as primary fuel until after about 30 minutes of exercise, so adding the extra time will add some benefit. Also, your body continues to burn calories long after you've finished your workout.

I almost never suggest to beginners to diet because the body needs fuel to adjust to running. But if you run 50 minutes a day you aren't really a beginner, so I'd suggest you begin to limit and control your diet. Drink lots of water, walk, run, or swim an hour every day except 1 then do stretching and upper body toning. Eat fruits & vegetables.

No alcohol
no bread
no burgers
No candy
No chips
no corn
no fried foods
No pasta
No pizza
No potatoes
No sodas
No sugar

Good Luck

Answer 3

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Answer 4

DO NOT RUN WITH ANLKE OR WRIST WEIGHTS! that can cause strain which can result in injury...what you are doing now should be very helpful, but remember that you have to combine excercise with a helthy diet in order to lose weight....make sure you stay hydrated..and since you are running a lot make sure you get enough iron because otherwise you could possible become anemic.....you may also want to vary your form of excersise sometimes...swimming laps or cycling are other great cardio workouts...varing it up will help relieve stress on joints that you get when you run every day

Answer 5

Start with 1 mile, then 3 miles, 5 miles, back down to 3 miles, then 1 mile. Varied speeds and times will keep your metabolism guessing and your body will not feel deprived and go into a fat conservation mode. Variation is the key.

Answer 6

Make sure you are staying between 65 and 75% of your maximum heart rate. Watch your carbs at night.

Answer 7

Get some light weight ancle and wrist weights. The amount of weight you're moving will rip you up.

Answer 8

Watch your drink calories

Answer 9

add red pepper flakes to your pantry when eaten early in the day red pepper lowers the amount of food youll eat later

Answer 10

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