Can you lose weight without running

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  • Stephiestephs
    Stephiestephs Posts: 132 Member
    Yeah eating low carb doesn't last long. I usually eat low carb and then have a cheat meal on Sundays to lose weight. I feel lost because I can't cook right now.
  • red0801
    red0801 Posts: 283 Member
    I can empathize with your hatred for running. After I quit smoking, getting the extra pounds off was a nightmare! I would spend 6 days a wk @ the gym doin 2 sessions a day and get minimal results. Good thing is I learned alot about proper nutrition and getting my body the fuel it needed. Several trainers suggested I run more, and I would try. Every time I would get close to a reasonable distance (approx. 5K) the pain would get so bad in my knees and feet that I would have to stop because I couldn't walk.
    This winter I decided to give running another try. I normally run with a severe heel strike. This creates early fatigue and results in multiple injuries (knee/hip/foot). I have spent time working on my form, while working through Couch 2 5k. I am working to stride so foot lands with a neutral strike (check out new balance neutral strike). It has almost doubled my distance, and helped me find a sense of accomplishment while jogging. I actually registered to run a 10K in June. But lets not forget the reason I started. Since I started jogging in january I am down another 10 lbs.

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