Weight Loss for Runners

It's always easier easier to run when you are feeling a little lighter. Running is not the easiest exercise to do if you are just doing it for weight loss because you should also enjoy what you do. It may be a good idea to join a running club. Running with other people always adds to the fun. Here are few guidelines to help any runner get back into shape and getting up to speed.

Eating healthy breakfast

This is a rule that everyone knows about that, but not everyone complies with. How many times have you heard someone ask you “ Have you eaten breakfast today?” when you tell them you are not feeling too well.

The fact is who really feels like eating directly after they have woken up from dreamland. Splitting your meal up with a banana in the morning and having the rest of your breakfast, such as a bowl of cereal in the mid- morning is a good idea. In between a run or cycle can help burn off extra calories.

Eat small meals every 4 hours

By splitting up your meals and eating smaller portions every 4 hours there is less likelihood of gaining extra pounds and of ever being hungry. If you were to eat three big meals a day your This is also one of the best ways how you can increase your metabolism

Burn calories, eat less calories

Obviously by burning calories and eating less calories you will be weighing less on the scale. With exercise it’s important that weight loss is a gradual process otherwise you won’t be able to perform up to standard. You still need fuel and energy to keep you going so your approach shouldn’t be too drastic. You will soon become demotivated.

Eat from all the major food groups

Eat from all the five food groups. Don’t just eat pasta and bread. Concentrate on your fruits and veggies and don’t forget your proteins. Eating Low-GI foods will give you a greater source of energy. Rather choose this option than munching on a couple of energy bars during your exercise routine. Energy bars are loaded with sugar. When counting calories it’s important that you stick to right sort of calories. Try to stay away from fats. For example grill a steak instead of having take away fried fish and chips.

No sodas, coffee, gum, alcohol

Stay off the carbonated drinks. Even diet sodas are not good for you. Some of them act as stimulants in the body and slow down your metabolism at a rapid rate. This also goes for caffeine and some artificial sweeteners. Check the labels before you buy anything.

Endurance and Intensity Workout

Increasing the distance of your running once a week gradually will definitely help. This is a good way if you want to train for a marathon. Running up hills is the best way to burn calories and you don’t have to run as long as you do on the flat surface.

With a 10% increase in mileage over a 12-week period along with intensity runs on 2 of your weekly runs you will be able to lose up to 5 pounds with a sensible eating plan.You can also include interval sprint training into your program, which will not only help with your weight, but also with the way you run.

Once you lose weight you will gain speed. This could be one of your incentives. Of course you should have other goals. What is the reason you need to lose 1 pound or maybe 5 pounds? Maybe you are running to get back in shape or it could be to pick up on your performance , but whatever it is make sure you have a goal and that you are still enjoying the sport.