Only running works!!!!

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  • jofjltncb6
    jofjltncb6 Posts: 34,415 Member
    lorrpb wrote: »
    I think it's so funny how people love to jump on threads like this and say you can't outrun/outexercise a bad diet (which I happen to agree with). Then on other threads when people talk about cheats, treats, and restriction, people say eat what you want to and exercise more to burn it off. HUH?

    We're all here for the same reason.



    You have to find what works for your unique individual body.
  • arditarose
    arditarose Posts: 15,573 Member
    I personally lost weight better when I stopped running. Better control of diet.
  • positivepowers
    positivepowers Posts: 902 Member
    shadow2soul wrote: »
    Running has a different calorie expenditure then the other exercise routines you mentioned.

    Also, when you switch programs it is completely normal to hold onto water weight for a few weeks for muscle repair.

    Another thing to consider, is your appetite when you switch routines. I know that lifting always leaves me feeling like I'm starving so I usually have a protein bar handy for when I leave the gym, but with running I don't feel the same intense hunger and can usually go a couple hours without feeling the need to reach for a snack.

    Running does have a different calorie expenditure. OP, I had the same experience. I didn't start losing weight until I started running (slowly and for short periods of time, now much faster and longer). I added in some strength training as well, which seemed to stall the weight loss, but I can see a definite downward trend again.
  • positivepowers
    positivepowers Posts: 902 Member
    2015Jason wrote: »
    +1. I hate running. A lot of people hate it, but do it anyway. If you like it, consider yourself lucky and go for it!

    I hate it, but like the OP, it's the only thing that works for me. I'm beginning to like it (at least at the end when I feel like I've accomplished a goal.)
  • robininfl
    robininfl Posts: 1,137 Member
    positivepowers wrote: »
    2015Jason wrote: »
    +1. I hate running. A lot of people hate it, but do it anyway. If you like it, consider yourself lucky and go for it!

    I hate it, but like the OP, it's the only thing that works for me. I'm beginning to like it (at least at the end when I feel like I've accomplished a goal.)

    Yeah I hate running while I am doing it, but dayum I sure feel better on a day that I did run. And it's low tech, doesn't need a class or equipment, just shoes and go.

    I wish it would give me the "high", I could feel that in jazzercise/aerobics/bellydance/ballet but dancing is trancendent, running is too monotonous, the movements do not require enough attention to get my mind to let go. If yoga moved at 4x pace it would probably do the same thing...
  • eldamiano
    eldamiano Posts: 2,667 Member
    Zumba just involves waving your hands around for the large part. Hardly a calorie vacuum....
  • pope9
    pope9 Posts: 2 Member
    I'm doing intense cardio and strength training classes 4-5 days per week.. I've only been going strong for 3 weeks and I'm currently in Week 4. I typically eat oatmeal for breakfast everyday.. But last week I started some additional jogging just 1-2 miles and I feel better. I've decided to jog 2 miles during my lunch break and do my classes in the evening.. I'll let you know how much I drop.. My goal is to be 150 by May 31 and I have 10 pounds to lose
  • Marycycles
    Marycycles Posts: 48 Member
    Gamliela wrote: »
    sounds like running is the only solution until you get hurt. then its cico all the way

    Lots of people run all their lives, injuries happen with any sport. But I don't get runners high on my bike and believe me it's better than sex and lasts longer!
  • andrwclem
    andrwclem Posts: 6 Member
    edited May 2016
    High intensity workouts done 4 times a week (not on consecutive days)for half an hour really burn off the fat
    this is purely anecdotal
    Two years ago when spring came I ventured back out on my bike downloaded Strava a cycling app and used a speedometer to gauge average speed cadence etc
    I planned a ten mile circuit ie home and back and tried to cycle at an average of 20 mph
    also with the aid of Strava would try to put maximum effort over a predetermined segment of
    the course , at first I had to spin my legs as much as possible because I wasn't fit enough.
    After four months I lost two stone but more importantly I was shredded of surplus body fat ie
    love handles ,belly etc I became leaner and fitter
    I thought I would post this as it might work for someone else as it worked for me
  • caitlinrn83
    caitlinrn83 Posts: 178 Member
    eldamiano wrote: »
    Zumba just involves waving your hands around for the large part. Hardly a calorie vacuum....

    have you ever actually taken a zumba class???
  • celadontea
    celadontea Posts: 335 Member
    Glad you found what works for you.
  • celadontea
    celadontea Posts: 335 Member
    caitlinrn83 wrote: »
    eldamiano wrote: »
    Zumba just involves waving your hands around for the large part. Hardly a calorie vacuum....

    have you ever actually taken a zumba class???

    I burn 450 calories an hour doing Zumba. I might as well not exercise..amiright?
  • cathipa
    cathipa Posts: 2,991 Member
    Another non-runner who lost weight without running. Running is hard on the joints. I don't know how many runner friends I have who have had multiple injuries and/or surgeries. Your point is not convincing. Maintain a calorie deficit. Find exercise you personally like to do (I chose weight lifting with minimal cardio). You will lose.
  • sanfromny
    sanfromny Posts: 770 Member
    @sammyre12 I know to some it sounds crazy, but I have to agree with you. I am seeing much better results since I started running. I do wear a HR monitor as well so I did notice something. As opposed to indoor cycling a another workout, I see longer amounts of higher sustained heart-rates. The only other exercise I find close is kickboxing. Now, possibly it could be that I have pushed my body to do something new and it's working harder because it hasn't adapted? But at the end of the day if it works then go for it!
  • chimaerandi
    chimaerandi Posts: 153 Member
    Running is the "only thing that works for me" because it's the only thing I enjoy at all. It has really nothing to do with being 'better' than anything else, it's just the one thing that I can enjoy new NSVs on that matter to me.

    I mean, trust I will never dog you for running because I too, adore it, but really anything you push yourself is gonna be similar.
  • MelissaPhippsFeagins
    MelissaPhippsFeagins Posts: 8,063 Member
    Give me dance class or a backpack and a long trail any day.
  • 47Jacqueline
    47Jacqueline Posts: 6,993 Member
    It's all about a calorie deficit. Other than that, do whatever workout makes you happy.
  • Asher_Ethan
    Asher_Ethan Posts: 2,430 Member
    Graphene1961 wrote: »
    3dogsrunning wrote: »
    Graphene1961 wrote: »
    1. Try eating healthy low glycemic index carbohydrates like delicious blue berries, raspberries, strawberries, cherries. Mix them up in a spinach salad or eat them as a snack. If salad avoid oil based dressings. You can sprinkle a few good nuts like raw almonds for a treat. Stay away from high glycemic index carbohydrates. Eat good proteins eggs (whites only), white fish (baked or broiled) with a little bit olive oil (cod, halibut ) stay away from trashy Talpia. Roast an organic turkey breast roast another lean good source of protein. stay away from red meats and "the other white meat" as the National Pork Board calls it.
    2. Exercise with consistency everyday for one hour.
    3. Limit alcohol - but don't eliminate if you have a problem with going without, only in moderation and as a reward when you have a good week or a particularly good work out ( like a 60 mile bike ride = one or at most two drinks).

    Stick with this for 5 to six weeks and you will see the results (i.e. your weight and fitness level improve decisively). I have done this before and lost 30 lbs in six weeks. But you must stick with the exercise and diet.

    Stay away from processed foods and high glycemic foods/ additives especially colored sugar/corn syrup beverages and the diet POPS. Try refreshing Seltzer water (soda water) and avoid at all these "Sports" drinks like Gatorade and there ilk they will really mess up your diet and your over all health. Drink water with fruits (types presented above) this will give you energy with a slow even burn not a insulin spiking response and crash that G-ades give you.

    I am starting this diet again as of today, May Day. Give it a try and let me know how it works.

    If you are interested to know how the diet progresses for me during this month of may let me know.

    So you have done this diet before but here you are again doing it.


    Yes, I am back on it again, The Wisconsin winter took its toll and I am a little heavier than I would like to be to ride my bike up hills. This diet works along with exercise. A nutritionist friend of mine designed a study around this diet and was part of his masters thesis.

    So this master thesis diet only works when the weather is good?
  • PiperGirl08
    PiperGirl08 Posts: 134 Member
    sammyre12 wrote: »
    I have tried all types of exercises from Zumba, Pilates, p90x, insanity, biking etc. You name it and the quickest and almost only way I lose weight and drop inches is by running. I put just as much effort in all the exercises. Is this normal?

    Keep doing what works for you. Running is great because you do get a lot of bang for your buck, you have control over intensity, duration, breaks, etc. Nothing extra needed, either. Ignore the naysayers. It's your body.

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