Running is an excellent exercise to help you lose weight. When running, you are using the major muscle groups. This in turn helps you to burn more calories. The rule of thumb is, for every mile a person runs they burn roughly 100 calories. So a 10 mile run is burning about 1000 calories. Below, I have some suggestions for you lose and maintain your running weight.

1. Eat breakfast everyday when losing weight. Even if it’s a piece of toast with some jelly. It’s important to get your body the right nutrients to get your day started properly.

2. Try to eat every 3 to 4 hours. I normally eat four to five times a day. It curbs your appetite so you don’t feel the urge to eat to much at supper. I try to have a piece of fruit or a bagel with me while I am at work.

3. Eat a balanced diet. With our busy lifestyles this can be tough, but with some planning it makes it easier.

4. Stay away from fast-food restaurants. Most of these foods contain loads of calories and fat. If you are forced to eat at one of these places don’t super size the meal.

5. Drink water or low fat milk at most meals. I stay away from pops and fruit juices because they can be loaded with calories. Water helps with recovery, so it’s important to drink water often. I normally carry a water bottle with me all-day to keep myself hydrated.

6. Don’t be fooled by sports drinks, energy and granola bars. They contain many calories and it’s real easy to load up on these items after a run.

7. Exercise daily. If you run every other day it’s a good idea on the off days you go out and walk or ride a bike. Keep your body active and let the body burn those calories on a daily basis.

8. If you are trying to lose weight have a goal and make sure you gradually lose the weight. Most people want things now and find it difficult to be patient. It takes time for the body to lose weight. If you want to lose 10 pounds have a goal of three to four months to lose it.

9. Have a training partner you can talk to when it gets tough. At some point it will get difficult. If you have somebody that you can talk to during these times it helps immensely.

10. Imagine yourself wearing those new pair of jeans. Go out and buy them and have them someplace where you can see them if you have a weak moment.

To learn more you can go to diet and nutrition for runners or go to my forum and ask a question and I will address it personally.

If you have any questions or topics you would like for me to talk about Email them. Until next time, have a Great Run. Sign up for my newsletter for more tips.
Thanks,
John
TheRunnersGuide