Runners ONLY....

I lost 20 lbs between running and healthier diet. I'm plateaued right now but that's more because I've gotten sloppy with my food choices lately. I've started doing some cross training recently, so I'm hoping that will break the cycle of no weight loss.

about 5 lbs...but I would have lost more if I strength trained. That's what I'm working on now. Cardio in the form of running, zuma and HIIT along with weightlifting.

Add me in as another runner who did not lose any weight. I spent four months (Sept-Dec) logging and faithfully maintaining a 1200 net calorie amount. As for macros, I kept my protein on the high end and my carbs on the low end. Best part, I could train (and lift) hard. I got a PR in my half marathon by 10 minutes. But I didn't lose a single pound and I did need to lose some weight.

So I switched to a low carb diet, scaled back my cardio to a more interval type, and kept lifting. My cardio has suffered a bit and eventually I had to reduce weight in my lifting. But I have lost 10 pounds since Jan 1. The program I am on allows reintroduction of carbs at eight weeks (very structured, select types, and with gram limits) -- so that is where I am almost. I really hope to keep losing at this new stage but gain back my strength -- it's all a balancing act.

Don't know if I'll go back to running once I'm closer to my goal weight -- we'll see. In my experience, it was tough on my knees but I am hoping with the weight loss it will impact my joints less. Good luck finding your own balancing act.

I lost weight by changing my diet and consumption. I got fit and lost sizes with running and strength training. Running is what I love most, but I cross train in many ways and strength train. I gain weight every time I marathon train.

I was about 12 pounds above my original goal weight when I began the C25K program and the pounds were still coming off fairly easily when I reached it, so I lost an additional 12 pounds. That was with a calorie deficit, of course.

Since starting in November, I'm down about 20 lbs. This has greatly helped me with stress!! I feel relieved and clear headed after a run...wish I discovered the runner in me years ago! I can do a 5k in 31 minutes...training for 10k now!

30#-40#.

Add strength/lifting, and your legs start looking amazing, too.

I am a life long runner, been running on a regular basis for 25 years. In my 25 years, I have ran several marathons, ran in local events, and continue to run at least 5 times a week for about 40 minutes each run. It is a great way to clear the mind and relieve stress. In my two decades of running, I never noticed any weight loss. During this time I actually gained 20 lbs (10lb per decade).

My weight loss began when i logged into myfitnesspal and began to keep track of my calories. In the four months since I have joined, I have lost 15 lbs. I noticed I have more energy on my daily runs. Running is a great way to stay in shape, but I wouldn't use it for weight loss purposes, for that I think monitoring your diet is more important.