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Christina asked in HealthDiet & Fitness · 1 decade ago

If I start running everyday will I lose weight?

I want to start running everyday because I need to lose weight for the summer, im 17 years old, 5'6 131lbs. Im also a gymnast but that doesnt seem like its helping me lose weight or anything. I have love handles and my thighs are huge and for once this summer I want to be comfortable in my own body and wear all the clothes ive been wanting to wear for awhile

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    First off, 5' 6" 131lb is not big at all, especially for a gymnast. You've got a lot of muscle, which weighs more than fat. Thus, running, which builds muscle, while it will burn fat, it will also increase muscle, and you'll probably weigh more.

    Running is one of the best ways to lose weight, plus it's healthy and good for your heart. Don't excessively run at first, or ever, but glide into it. A ton of people recommend the Couch to 5K plan (http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml)... which sounds pretty awesome, and you don't have to run a marathon, but it's good just to get to a steady running point. I haven't done it, but I want to.

    You won't drop ten pounds over night or anything, but it'll go nice and slowly, which will keep it off longer.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Drink plenty of water. Adequate water is essential for health, and a great many people simply don't get enough. What's more, if you're chronically dehydrated, your body will retain water in unflattering places, so if you make sure to get plenty of fluids you can start visibly trimming down in as little as a day. Remember, the more you exercise, the more water you'll need. See the related wikiHow for more details on how much water you should be getting. Drink one glass of water before your meal; it will help digestion and also to get the sensation of fullness in your stomach that will keep you from overeating; that in combination with eating slowly, will allow you to stop eating when you are satisfied, not when you already ate too much (If you eat too fast you can get full, even bloated but still be hungry) .

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Watch your portion sizes. Eating a whole bag of rice cakes in one sitting won't help you lose weight. When eating chips, nuts, or dried fruit, put a portion in a small bowl and then put the bag away. That way you won't mindlessly eat a larger portion than you had intended. Even if you only make minimal changes to your diet choices, reducing portion size will inevitably reduce caloric intake. A great way to watch portion sizes while snacking is to buy one serving 100 calorie packages - and they come in many favorite snack food items! Eat slowly to avoid overeating; you will get satisfied with less calories.

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Determine your daily caloric intake. Losing weight is simply an activity. Lower your calories intake without starving. Remember to calculate your metabolism. The metabolism is a large part of your calories burned in an average day. To win the battle, know how many calories you consume in a day.

  • 5 years ago

    carry a cooler stocked with three bottles of water a six pack four pb js two oranges a bag of tortilla chips and 12 servings of cool cucumber salsa go to womenshealthmag allrecipes com for the recipe for 22 minutes

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Yes, but it is not good to run every day, if you run everyday you could tear a muscle and then you would be back to square 1 by the time you recover.

  • 4 years ago

    watch one less hour of tv

  • 5 years ago

    youll lose weight and fat if you walk 45 minutes a day not 30

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    You may want to watch their videos. This helped me lose weight fast!

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