Is running the easiest way to lose weight?

July 7th, 2009 | by DistanceRunner |
Anna R asked:


I often hear this, and it sounds really odd to me that simply running can melt away pounds so quickly. Like, if I were to start running 4 days a week for 4 miles each day could I lose 10 pounds this month? I do realize that I won’t be able to run that far right away, but any tips for conditioning would be greatly appreciated.

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  1. 10 Responses to “Is running the easiest way to lose weight?”

  2. By Gino R on Jul 9, 2009 | Reply

    The formula for losing those excess pounds is simple - consume less food and exercise more often - the problems appear when we in reality try to put that into operation! There are lots of temptations out there aren’t there?! I uncovered some splendid advice by reading the web portal in the box below, they have lots of guidance, I worked off 9 pounds by doing as they advised.

  3. By Eric the Sinner on Jul 13, 2009 | Reply

    you have to run and have a good diet also

  4. By ?Bmm? can't wait! on Jul 15, 2009 | Reply

    Yes, its true.

  5. By bittybabe1231 on Jul 17, 2009 | Reply

    i’m not sure. you can’t only just run. Me and my friend are running everyday around 4 pm and then we do crunches, lower body, and upper body work outs. just eat healthier and exercise more

  6. By Kitty on Jul 19, 2009 | Reply

    not true. the best way is to exercise in Any way and change your eating habits.

    the best way to eat is to have about 5-6 small snacks a day. Your body will understand that it eats every 3 hours or so during the day, and it will stop storing fat for energy.

    good luck! :)

  7. By michael on Jul 21, 2009 | Reply

    yep considering that your working everything while running compared to spending an hour on each machine at a gym.

    but diet plays a big role.

    running with fast paced music and maybe a belt with a water attatchment could make it easier for you.

  8. By Kia on Jul 23, 2009 | Reply

    I started off walking very fast for an hour. Then after about a week of that I could run for 1 minute and walk for 1 minute for the hour.. Then it was 2 mins run and 1 minute walk. I slowly built up to where I can run for 30 minutes straight.
    I’m SURE you can do it to, all you have to do is start!
    As for weight loss, yes you will lose weight because you are building up your heart muscle when you run by increasing its oxygen demand and therefore increasing your metabolism at that moment (that’s one of the reasons you breathe faster). Good luck and Happy Running!

  9. By mansionghost on Jul 24, 2009 | Reply

    try the lil Jack workout

  10. By be DUMB just RUN. on Jul 25, 2009 | Reply

    yes running is deff one of the best ways!
    if you **** to run thought you have other options! try swimming because you wont have any pounding on your knees (injured runners swim all the time to keep in shape) and you work tons of different muscles you wont work while swimming. running is the best though. and if you **** to run the elipitcal is the same motion but a little less intense. deff run and do some sprints as well. also what is really good is running hills and do long runs as well even if they are slow!

    plus what i have always done and ive lost like 100 cal in 10 minutes is DDR workout mote (dance dance revolution) if you do it in workout mode and just completely dance around not following the arrows you loose a ton!!
    hope this helps good lucky!
    also eat healthy and get a good amount of sleep and you will lose weight!

  11. By chaitanya n on Jul 25, 2009 | Reply

    First check out what is your blood group and what diet is good for your health .
    Basically there are 3 types of Diet

    + —– HIGHLY BENEFICIAL, FOOD ACTS LIKE MEDICINE
    O —– NEUTRAL FOOD
    X —– AVOID, FOOD ACTS LIKE A POISON

    First check out what diet helps lose weight based on your blood group and what diet is really good for your health .

    -O is for Old.- Type O.

    “FOODS ENCOURAGE WEIGHT GAIN” Sweetcorn
    Kidney beans
    Cabbage
    Brussel sprout
    Cauliflower

    “FOODS ENCOURAGE WEIGHT LOSS” Liv 52
    Sea food
    Iodized salt
    Liver
    Red meat
    Spinach
    Broccoli

    -A is for Agrarian.-__ Type A.

    “FOODS ENCOURAGE WEIGHT GAIN” Meat
    Dairy foods
    Kidney beans
    Lima beans
    Wheat

    “FOODS ENCOURAGE WEIGHT LOSS” Liv 52
    Vegetable oils
    Soya foods
    Vegetables
    Pineapple

    -B is for Balance.-__ Type B.

    “FOODS ENCOURAGE WEIGHT GAIN” Lentils
    Sweetcorn
    Peanuts
    Sesame seeds
    Buckwheat
    Wheat

    “FOODS ENCOURAGE WEIGHT LOSS” Liv 52
    Green vege
    Meat
    Lamb Liver
    Eggs
    __ Type AB.

    “FOODS ENCOURAGE WEIGHT GAIN”
    Red meat
    Kidney beans
    Seeds
    Sweetcorn
    Buckwheat

    “FOODS ENCOURAGE WEIGHT LOSS” Liv 52
    Tofu
    Seafood
    Green vege
    Dairy products
    Alkaline fruits
    Pineapples

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