running=weight loss question

[asg528]

sup nt. so i gotta question. i've gained some weight recently (cruise, working, school starting) and i started running again. i run 3 miles a day, weigh 175 and have been trying to cut carbs. how long can i expect it to take to lose like 10 pounds? ik this might not be a simple question to answer but im just looking for a lil help.

 

[asg528]

sup nt. so i gotta question. i've gained some weight recently (cruise, working, school starting) and i started running again. i run 3 miles a day, weigh 175 and have been trying to cut carbs. how long can i expect it to take to lose like 10 pounds? ik this might not be a simple question to answer but im just looking for a lil help.

 

[jalrulz]

burning more calories than intake of caloires = weightloss. dont eat as much and you'll be straight.

 

[jalrulz]

burning more calories than intake of caloires = weightloss. dont eat as much and you'll be straight.

 

[vsano]

Why not hit the gym? You'll burn more calories than running. And also you'll not be ruining your knees later on.

 

[vsano]

Why not hit the gym? You'll burn more calories than running. And also you'll not be ruining your knees later on.

 

[vsano]

yuku

 

[vsano]

yuku

 

[vsano]

yuku

 

[vsano]

yuku

 

[compton781]

Originally Posted by Vsano

Why not hit the gym? You'll burn more calories than running. And also you'll not be ruining your knees later on.

True, but not in all cases

Do a cardio weight lifting workout and then at the end finish with the elliptical or treadmill...if you want I have a cardio weight lifting work out from Muscle and Fitness that my friend did to cut weight before he went to the Marines just PM me

 

[compton781]

Originally Posted by Vsano

Why not hit the gym? You'll burn more calories than running. And also you'll not be ruining your knees later on.

True, but not in all cases

Do a cardio weight lifting workout and then at the end finish with the elliptical or treadmill...if you want I have a cardio weight lifting work out from Muscle and Fitness that my friend did to cut weight before he went to the Marines just PM me

 

[airblaster503]

Originally Posted by Vsano

Why not hit the gym? You'll burn more calories than running. And also you'll not be ruining your knees later on.

Actually recent studies have proven that running doesn't have a bad affect on your knees long term fyi.  And OP, hit the track a few times a week for some sprint intervals along with some light running throughout the week or mix in another form of cardio, swimming would be a good option as well since it gives a full body workout.

 

[airblaster503]

Originally Posted by Vsano

Why not hit the gym? You'll burn more calories than running. And also you'll not be ruining your knees later on.

Actually recent studies have proven that running doesn't have a bad affect on your knees long term fyi.  And OP, hit the track a few times a week for some sprint intervals along with some light running throughout the week or mix in another form of cardio, swimming would be a good option as well since it gives a full body workout.

 

[rawjs]

The best weight loss diet I ever did involved the following:

-I would rotate every 2 weeks a different cardio exercise between the elliptical, running on the treadmill, and interval power walking training on the treadmill

-For the power walking, I would do it b/w 40-50 min. I would start at an incline of 0, speed of 3.6, and walk for 3 min, I would then move the incline to 5 and walk for another 3 min, then I would move the incline to 12, walk for 4 min, and then drop the incline back down to 0 and repeat for the 40-50 min range. This sounds easy but I promise when you are done, you are going to feel like you just sprinted for the past few hours.

-Get your water intake up. While your water weight will temporarily increase, you actually will be flushing out your system faster.

-PM me if you need anything else.

 

[rawjs]

The best weight loss diet I ever did involved the following:

-I would rotate every 2 weeks a different cardio exercise between the elliptical, running on the treadmill, and interval power walking training on the treadmill

-For the power walking, I would do it b/w 40-50 min. I would start at an incline of 0, speed of 3.6, and walk for 3 min, I would then move the incline to 5 and walk for another 3 min, then I would move the incline to 12, walk for 4 min, and then drop the incline back down to 0 and repeat for the 40-50 min range. This sounds easy but I promise when you are done, you are going to feel like you just sprinted for the past few hours.

-Get your water intake up. While your water weight will temporarily increase, you actually will be flushing out your system faster.

-PM me if you need anything else.

 

[kali4nikated]

I would cut down the distance/ length of your workout. for your goal of losing fat, the body will respond much more to the quality of a workout rather than quantity. quality being the intensity. If you want to run (which is an excellent workout because it uses the biggest muscles in the body) you should up the intensity and do sprints rather than long distance runs. the sprints, done correctly, actually put much more stress on your muscles than a distance run would and your body's metabolism will be sky high for days- allowing pretty much any and all calories entering your body for days be consumed by your muscles for repair. (same goes for weight lifting)

since starting your 3 mile runs you will definitely raise your body's metabolism and if your not over eating you will lose some fat. our bodies are so very efficient, after a few of these runs your body will adjust to your 3 mile run and your body's metabolism spike will be shortened. after your body has adjusted to the run, metabolism will be heightened only for the duration of the 3 mile workout which is nothing compared to days on end of what it could be if intensity of the workout was greater and results at this point would not be apparent. if you decide to do sprints, you should make note of how long and how many sprints to make sure you are continuing to increase intensity. hope this helps

 

[kali4nikated]

I would cut down the distance/ length of your workout. for your goal of losing fat, the body will respond much more to the quality of a workout rather than quantity. quality being the intensity. If you want to run (which is an excellent workout because it uses the biggest muscles in the body) you should up the intensity and do sprints rather than long distance runs. the sprints, done correctly, actually put much more stress on your muscles than a distance run would and your body's metabolism will be sky high for days- allowing pretty much any and all calories entering your body for days be consumed by your muscles for repair. (same goes for weight lifting)

since starting your 3 mile runs you will definitely raise your body's metabolism and if your not over eating you will lose some fat. our bodies are so very efficient, after a few of these runs your body will adjust to your 3 mile run and your body's metabolism spike will be shortened. after your body has adjusted to the run, metabolism will be heightened only for the duration of the 3 mile workout which is nothing compared to days on end of what it could be if intensity of the workout was greater and results at this point would not be apparent. if you decide to do sprints, you should make note of how long and how many sprints to make sure you are continuing to increase intensity. hope this helps

 

[godshammgod]

Originally Posted by kali4nikated

I would cut down the distance/ length of your workout. for your goal of losing fat, the body will respond much more to the quality of a workout rather than quantity. quality being the intensity. If you want to run (which is an excellent workout because it uses the biggest muscles in the body) you should up the intensity and do sprints rather than long distance runs. the sprints, done correctly, actually put much more stress on your muscles than a distance run would and your body's metabolism will be sky high for days- allowing pretty much any and all calories entering your body for days be consumed by your muscles for repair. (same goes for weight lifting)

since starting your 3 mile runs you will definitely raise your body's metabolism and if your not over eating you will lose some fat. our bodies are so very efficient, after a few of these runs your body will adjust to your 3 mile run and your body's metabolism spike will be shortened. after your body has adjusted to the run, metabolism will be heightened only for the duration of the 3 mile workout which is nothing compared to days on end of what it could be if intensity of the workout was greater and results at this point would not be apparent. if you decide to do sprints, you should make note of how long and how many sprints to make sure you are continuing to increase intensity. hope this helps

Very stupid. Do this if you want to lose muscle..as far as losing fat..low intensity > high intensity

 

[godshammgod]

Originally Posted by kali4nikated

I would cut down the distance/ length of your workout. for your goal of losing fat, the body will respond much more to the quality of a workout rather than quantity. quality being the intensity. If you want to run (which is an excellent workout because it uses the biggest muscles in the body) you should up the intensity and do sprints rather than long distance runs. the sprints, done correctly, actually put much more stress on your muscles than a distance run would and your body's metabolism will be sky high for days- allowing pretty much any and all calories entering your body for days be consumed by your muscles for repair. (same goes for weight lifting)

since starting your 3 mile runs you will definitely raise your body's metabolism and if your not over eating you will lose some fat. our bodies are so very efficient, after a few of these runs your body will adjust to your 3 mile run and your body's metabolism spike will be shortened. after your body has adjusted to the run, metabolism will be heightened only for the duration of the 3 mile workout which is nothing compared to days on end of what it could be if intensity of the workout was greater and results at this point would not be apparent. if you decide to do sprints, you should make note of how long and how many sprints to make sure you are continuing to increase intensity. hope this helps

Very stupid. Do this if you want to lose muscle..as far as losing fat..low intensity > high intensity

 

[kali4nikated]

Originally Posted by GodShammgod

Originally Posted by kali4nikated

I would cut down the distance/ length of your workout. for your goal of losing fat, the body will respond much more to the quality of a workout rather than quantity. quality being the intensity. If you want to run (which is an excellent workout because it uses the biggest muscles in the body) you should up the intensity and do sprints rather than long distance runs. the sprints, done correctly, actually put much more stress on your muscles than a distance run would and your body's metabolism will be sky high for days- allowing pretty much any and all calories entering your body for days be consumed by your muscles for repair. (same goes for weight lifting)

since starting your 3 mile runs you will definitely raise your body's metabolism and if your not over eating you will lose some fat. our bodies are so very efficient, after a few of these runs your body will adjust to your 3 mile run and your body's metabolism spike will be shortened. after your body has adjusted to the run, metabolism will be heightened only for the duration of the 3 mile workout which is nothing compared to days on end of what it could be if intensity of the workout was greater and results at this point would not be apparent. if you decide to do sprints, you should make note of how long and how many sprints to make sure you are continuing to increase intensity. hope this helps

Very stupid. Do this if you want to lose muscle..as far as losing fat..low intensity > high intensity

You seem to know very little, if not, nothing of how the body actually works.

lose muscle

  you would flat out murder all the principles of biology trying to prove that.

 

[kali4nikated]

Originally Posted by GodShammgod

Originally Posted by kali4nikated

I would cut down the distance/ length of your workout. for your goal of losing fat, the body will respond much more to the quality of a workout rather than quantity. quality being the intensity. If you want to run (which is an excellent workout because it uses the biggest muscles in the body) you should up the intensity and do sprints rather than long distance runs. the sprints, done correctly, actually put much more stress on your muscles than a distance run would and your body's metabolism will be sky high for days- allowing pretty much any and all calories entering your body for days be consumed by your muscles for repair. (same goes for weight lifting)

since starting your 3 mile runs you will definitely raise your body's metabolism and if your not over eating you will lose some fat. our bodies are so very efficient, after a few of these runs your body will adjust to your 3 mile run and your body's metabolism spike will be shortened. after your body has adjusted to the run, metabolism will be heightened only for the duration of the 3 mile workout which is nothing compared to days on end of what it could be if intensity of the workout was greater and results at this point would not be apparent. if you decide to do sprints, you should make note of how long and how many sprints to make sure you are continuing to increase intensity. hope this helps

Very stupid. Do this if you want to lose muscle..as far as losing fat..low intensity > high intensity

You seem to know very little, if not, nothing of how the body actually works.

lose muscle

  you would flat out murder all the principles of biology trying to prove that.

 

[durden7]

Originally Posted by kali4nikated

Originally Posted by GodShammgod

Originally Posted by kali4nikated

I would cut down the distance/ length of your workout. for your goal of losing fat, the body will respond much more to the quality of a workout rather than quantity. quality being the intensity. If you want to run (which is an excellent workout because it uses the biggest muscles in the body) you should up the intensity and do sprints rather than long distance runs. the sprints, done correctly, actually put much more stress on your muscles than a distance run would and your body's metabolism will be sky high for days- allowing pretty much any and all calories entering your body for days be consumed by your muscles for repair. (same goes for weight lifting)

since starting your 3 mile runs you will definitely raise your body's metabolism and if your not over eating you will lose some fat. our bodies are so very efficient, after a few of these runs your body will adjust to your 3 mile run and your body's metabolism spike will be shortened. after your body has adjusted to the run, metabolism will be heightened only for the duration of the 3 mile workout which is nothing compared to days on end of what it could be if intensity of the workout was greater and results at this point would not be apparent. if you decide to do sprints, you should make note of how long and how many sprints to make sure you are continuing to increase intensity. hope this helps

Very stupid. Do this if you want to lose muscle..as far as losing fat..low intensity > high intensity

You seem to know very little, if not, nothing of how the body actually works.

lose muscle

  you would flat out murder all the principles of biology trying to prove that.

Low intensity, prolonged duration exercise is the best way to use fat as a source of energy.

 

[durden7]

Originally Posted by kali4nikated

Originally Posted by GodShammgod

Originally Posted by kali4nikated

I would cut down the distance/ length of your workout. for your goal of losing fat, the body will respond much more to the quality of a workout rather than quantity. quality being the intensity. If you want to run (which is an excellent workout because it uses the biggest muscles in the body) you should up the intensity and do sprints rather than long distance runs. the sprints, done correctly, actually put much more stress on your muscles than a distance run would and your body's metabolism will be sky high for days- allowing pretty much any and all calories entering your body for days be consumed by your muscles for repair. (same goes for weight lifting)

since starting your 3 mile runs you will definitely raise your body's metabolism and if your not over eating you will lose some fat. our bodies are so very efficient, after a few of these runs your body will adjust to your 3 mile run and your body's metabolism spike will be shortened. after your body has adjusted to the run, metabolism will be heightened only for the duration of the 3 mile workout which is nothing compared to days on end of what it could be if intensity of the workout was greater and results at this point would not be apparent. if you decide to do sprints, you should make note of how long and how many sprints to make sure you are continuing to increase intensity. hope this helps

Very stupid. Do this if you want to lose muscle..as far as losing fat..low intensity > high intensity

You seem to know very little, if not, nothing of how the body actually works.

lose muscle

  you would flat out murder all the principles of biology trying to prove that.

Low intensity, prolonged duration exercise is the best way to use fat as a source of energy.

 

[elderwatsondiggs]

Ok, here is the real deal.

The way to lose weight is simple...it's called caloric deficit. There are 3500 calories in 1 pound. In order to lose weight your TOTAL caloric intake has to be in a deficit of 3500 calories. Some people chart this daily, some people weekly. The first thing you need to do is find out how many calories you need per day as determined by your height/weight/age/and activity level. This website right here http://www.fitnessandfree...om/fitness/calc4men.html has a handy calculator to help determine this. If you reduce your caloric intake by 500 calories per day then for 7 days that is equal to 3500 calories for 1 week. Remember since 1 pound is equal to 3500 calories that means that by reducing 500 calories per day you'll lose 1 pound per week. BUT there is more to this... You can accelerate the weight loss by cutting back calories AND by increasing physical activity. Let's say for example that for your body size it takes 2500 calories per day for you to maintain your current weight. If you cut back 500 calories PLUS worked out and burned 400 calories per workout which you do 4 days a week then that means you would be 5100 calories in the deficit for the week...which is roughly a 1 and a half pounds of weight loss per week.

Now here is the other aspect of weight loss...body composition. Fat weighs less than and is less dense as muscle, and it also burns less calories than muscle. So if you are doing a weight training your body composition will change. Which means while you will lose inches from your waistline you could still gain weight since muscle is dense and weighs more. In other words 1 pound of muscle takes up less space and weighs more than fat...BUT it is a more efficient calorie burner than fat so it's still a good thing.

Here is where HIgh Intensity Interval training and weight lifting has an advantage over pure running. With H.I.I.T. and anaerobic resistance training (weights) your body will continue to burn calories well AFTER you stopped the actual workout. So you get acute calorie burning with the workout and also residual calorie burning after...which only helps you to lose weight and burn fat throughout the day. Pure running can also start to take away muscle as muscle is very oxygen hungry and running being an aerobic activity, your body will seek to minimize oxygen starving mass for the sake of efficiency.

Diet wise the best way to lose fat is to curb your carbs...but don't totally eliminate them because they are important for the synthesis of glycogen which is the body main source of stored energy. Increase your intake of protein either by protein shake, or low fat protein packed foods like egg whites, boneless skinless chicken breast, and fish. Good protein shakes have the branch chain amino acids and high quality whey isolate (which is better than whey concentrate). You are going to need that to help repair and build muscle and to prevent catabolism which is a state of muscle depletion. You are also going to need some fat, but very little. You can get healthy fat from nuts and Omega 3 supplements.

Also you can use a quality thermogenic (fat burner/metab booster) to help you accelerate your fat/weight loss. I use OxyElite Pro stacked with USP Labs Recreate, stacked with CLA.

If you have any more questions or need clarification hit me up. I mean I didn't get my break away speed, fluid hips, and acceleration from just sitting on the couch

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