Running 4-5 miles a day lead to weight loss?
cardioxxbunnyxx
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I read info on this website; https://www.verywell.com/running-to-lose-weight-how-many-calories-in-a-pound-2911107
It's pretty much stating how if you wish to loose a pound a week, you would need to average around 5 miles a day of running. I already run but not every day per say and not usually 5 miles at that.
Does this sound accurate? (Also, I know people whom are over weight will burn more than those who are not overweight - as I am not over weight.) I know I have the option to cut calories, but honestly, I don't eat enough to cut off a deficient.
Currently I do cardio every morning, along with some light weight training, but my goal is to loose just another 5 pounds, summer is my main motivator.
If I maybe drop the weight lifting and stick to the running, 4-5 miles a day, do you believe I can see results from this?
It's pretty much stating how if you wish to loose a pound a week, you would need to average around 5 miles a day of running. I already run but not every day per say and not usually 5 miles at that.
Does this sound accurate? (Also, I know people whom are over weight will burn more than those who are not overweight - as I am not over weight.) I know I have the option to cut calories, but honestly, I don't eat enough to cut off a deficient.
Currently I do cardio every morning, along with some light weight training, but my goal is to loose just another 5 pounds, summer is my main motivator.
If I maybe drop the weight lifting and stick to the running, 4-5 miles a day, do you believe I can see results from this? 0
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You can't outun a bad diet.
If you aren't overweight, just set a low deficit and let it take time.
Running five miles a day every day sounds like a good way to hurt yourself. Rest and recovery are really important in an exercise program.
I lift 2-3 days a week, run 2-3 days a week, and rest 1-2 days a week. When I eat in a deficit, I lose. When I eat too much, I don't. Simple as that.9 -
cardioxxbunnyxx wrote: »I read info on this website; https://www.verywell.com/running-to-lose-weight-how-many-calories-in-a-pound-2911107
It's pretty much stating how if you wish to loose a pound a week, you would need to average around 5 miles a day of running. I already run but not every day per say and not usually 5 miles at that.
Does this sound accurate? (Also, I know people whom are over weight will burn more than those who are not overweight - as I am not over weight.) I know I have the option to cut calories, but honestly, I don't eat enough to cut off a deficient.
Currently I do cardio every morning, along with some light weight training, but my goal is to loose just another 5 pounds, summer is my main motivator.If I maybe drop the weight lifting and stick to the running, 4-5 miles a day, do you believe I can see results from this?
This is the complete opposite of what I'd suggest. Weight lifting, especially following a structure program, will provide greater body composition changes than running ever would. And considering body composition drives aesthetic, I'd personally concentrate on lifting and supplementing cardio for heart health. And use diet to lose weight.1 -
It could be done, but you wouldn't be able to eat any of the running calories back.
Could you do it? Maybe, but if I were a betting man, I'd bet against you. Running daily makes you freakin' hungry, doing that week on week without increasing your food input or decreasing your NEAT is unlikely. Add to that the high potential for injury and it's a no from me.
Oh, and whilst I'm on here. This...cardioxxbunnyxx wrote: »If I maybe drop the weight lifting and stick to the running, 4-5 miles a day, do you believe I can see results from this?
Is not a good idea.
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in theory, if you ate at maintenance and then ran 5 miles (conveniently burning exactly 500 calories) each day and didn't eat back those calories, yes you would lose weight.
the chance of that being sustainable, unless you are a used to running 7 days a week, is slim to none.
if you only have 5lbs to lose, you will want to have a slower rate of loss than 1lb per week.2 -
I eat healthily. I cut out all complex carbs (no white carbs) sugar, and saturated fats. Since I lead a busy lifestyle, I sometimes don't even get in 1200 calories daily.genpopadopolous wrote: »You can't outun a bad diet.
If you aren't overweight, just set a low deficit and let it take time.
Running five miles a day every day sounds like a good way to hurt yourself. Rest and recovery are really important in an exercise program.
I lift 2-3 days a week, run 2-3 days a week, and rest 1-2 days a week. When I eat in a deficit, I lose. When I eat too much, I don't. Simple as that.
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cardioxxbunnyxx wrote: »I eat healthily. I cut out all complex carbs (no white carbs) sugar, and saturated fats. Since I lead a busy lifestyle, I sometimes don't even get in 1200 calories daily.genpopadopolous wrote: »You can't outun a bad diet.
If you aren't overweight, just set a low deficit and let it take time.
Running five miles a day every day sounds like a good way to hurt yourself. Rest and recovery are really important in an exercise program.
I lift 2-3 days a week, run 2-3 days a week, and rest 1-2 days a week. When I eat in a deficit, I lose. When I eat too much, I don't. Simple as that.
So low calorie + exercise generally does not support a fit body.3 -
cardioxxbunnyxx wrote: »I eat healthily. I cut out all complex carbs (no white carbs) sugar, and saturated fats. Since I lead a busy lifestyle, I sometimes don't even get in 1200 calories daily. I originally lost 10 pounds, But now, I am stuck at 115 lbs, no matter how much I work out, restrict, it stays at 115.genpopadopolous wrote: »You can't outun a bad diet.
If you aren't overweight, just set a low deficit and let it take time.
Running five miles a day every day sounds like a good way to hurt yourself. Rest and recovery are really important in an exercise program.
I lift 2-3 days a week, run 2-3 days a week, and rest 1-2 days a week. When I eat in a deficit, I lose. When I eat too much, I don't. Simple as that.
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cardioxxbunnyxx wrote: »I eat healthily. I cut out all complex carbs (no white carbs) sugar, and saturated fats. Since I lead a busy lifestyle, I sometimes don't even get in 1200 calories daily.genpopadopolous wrote: »You can't outun a bad diet.
If you aren't overweight, just set a low deficit and let it take time.
Running five miles a day every day sounds like a good way to hurt yourself. Rest and recovery are really important in an exercise program.
I lift 2-3 days a week, run 2-3 days a week, and rest 1-2 days a week. When I eat in a deficit, I lose. When I eat too much, I don't. Simple as that.
if you're eating gross 1200 cals you should be losing weight. are you measuring your intake accurately?0 -
cardioxxbunnyxx wrote: »cardioxxbunnyxx wrote: »I eat healthily. I cut out all complex carbs (no white carbs) sugar, and saturated fats. Since I lead a busy lifestyle, I sometimes don't even get in 1200 calories daily. I originally lost 10 pounds, But now, I am stuck at 115 lbs, no matter how much I work out, restrict, it stays at 115.genpopadopolous wrote: »You can't outun a bad diet.
If you aren't overweight, just set a low deficit and let it take time.
Running five miles a day every day sounds like a good way to hurt yourself. Rest and recovery are really important in an exercise program.
I lift 2-3 days a week, run 2-3 days a week, and rest 1-2 days a week. When I eat in a deficit, I lose. When I eat too much, I don't. Simple as that.
i doubt you're burning 500 cals running 5 miles if you only weigh 115....
OP, if you quote below the commen you're replying to, its easier to follow.0 -
Yes, to the point of it looking ridiculous, Sometimes I'll eat 900.
I am 5'2, 115 lbs, so no, I know I am not over weight, but I would like to reduce my body fat and get to 110 lbs. If that is at all possible, maybe not.TavistockToad wrote: »cardioxxbunnyxx wrote: »I eat healthily. I cut out all complex carbs (no white carbs) sugar, and saturated fats. Since I lead a busy lifestyle, I sometimes don't even get in 1200 calories daily.genpopadopolous wrote: »You can't outun a bad diet.
If you aren't overweight, just set a low deficit and let it take time.
Running five miles a day every day sounds like a good way to hurt yourself. Rest and recovery are really important in an exercise program.
I lift 2-3 days a week, run 2-3 days a week, and rest 1-2 days a week. When I eat in a deficit, I lose. When I eat too much, I don't. Simple as that.
if you're eating gross 1200 cals you should be losing weight. are you measuring your intake accurately?
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Yeah, that's the tricky part that I was trying to figure out... I guess I would have to spend a lot longer time running than 5 miles in order to loose any weight, as I am not over weight.TavistockToad wrote: »cardioxxbunnyxx wrote: »cardioxxbunnyxx wrote: »I eat healthily. I cut out all complex carbs (no white carbs) sugar, and saturated fats. Since I lead a busy lifestyle, I sometimes don't even get in 1200 calories daily. I originally lost 10 pounds, But now, I am stuck at 115 lbs, no matter how much I work out, restrict, it stays at 115.genpopadopolous wrote: »You can't outun a bad diet.
If you aren't overweight, just set a low deficit and let it take time.
Running five miles a day every day sounds like a good way to hurt yourself. Rest and recovery are really important in an exercise program.
I lift 2-3 days a week, run 2-3 days a week, and rest 1-2 days a week. When I eat in a deficit, I lose. When I eat too much, I don't. Simple as that.
i doubt you're burning 500 cals running 5 miles if you only weigh 115....
OP, if you quote below the commen you're replying to, its easier to follow.
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Not really, no. There are waaay too many variables to make it so simple/black and white. It's like saying that if you want to save money, you need to stop buying new shoes. Could it work? Possibly. But it won't work for most people, and there's no learning involved, so what happens when you need new shoes (or can't run)?cardioxxbunnyxx wrote: »I read info on this website; https://www.verywell.com/running-to-lose-weight-how-many-calories-in-a-pound-2911107
It's pretty much stating how if you wish to loose a pound a week, you would need to average around 5 miles a day of running. I already run but not every day per say and not usually 5 miles at that.
Does this sound accurate?
If you're not losing, then you can cut calories. You may not choose to, but you can... assuming you actually have 5lbs to lose.cardioxxbunnyxx wrote: »(Also, I know people whom are over weight will burn more than those who are not overweight - as I am not over weight.) I know I have the option to cut calories, but honestly, I don't eat enough to cut off a deficient.
No. That's not the way it works.cardioxxbunnyxx wrote: »Currently I do cardio every morning, along with some light weight training, but my goal is to loose just another 5 pounds, summer is my main motivator. If I maybe drop the weight lifting and stick to the running, 4-5 miles a day, do you believe I can see results from this?0 -
First I was like OK.
Then I was like OooooKaaaay
Then I was like Oh! OK then.
Now I'm like SMH.4 -
OP, I think you should go for it.
Get them runnin' shoes on and make like Forrest. Do it now! Just Do It. Log off and get running.
Post back in 5 weeks time and let us know how you got on. OK?2 -
cardioxxbunnyxx wrote: »I eat healthily. I cut out all complex carbs (no white carbs) sugar, and saturated fats. Since I lead a busy lifestyle, I sometimes don't even get in 1200 calories daily.genpopadopolous wrote: »You can't outun a bad diet.
If you aren't overweight, just set a low deficit and let it take time.
Running five miles a day every day sounds like a good way to hurt yourself. Rest and recovery are really important in an exercise program.
I lift 2-3 days a week, run 2-3 days a week, and rest 1-2 days a week. When I eat in a deficit, I lose. When I eat too much, I don't. Simple as that.
And you want to run 35 miles a week on less than 1200 calories a day?!?
Sounds absolutely miserable.
What are your stats? Do you even have anything to lose?
Maybe start lifting to change your shape.0 -
Looking at all the follow-up posts, I'd make sure your goals/expectations are reasonable.1
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StealthHealth wrote: »OP, I think you should go for it.
Get them runnin' shoes on and make like Forrest. Do it now! Just Do It. Log off and get running.
Post back in 5 weeks time and let us know how you got on. OK?
i bet it will go something like either....
1 week later... I'm so hangry and rungry i binged on 72 doughnuts and a bagel.
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5 weeks later... i'm 5lbs lighter and look no different, what do i do?!2 -
No reason to respond in a rude and condescending tone. I just asked a question.
Thanks for the replies.StealthHealth wrote: »First I was like OK.
Then I was like OooooKaaaay
Then I was like Oh! OK then.
Now I'm like SMH.TavistockToad wrote: »StealthHealth wrote: »OP, I think you should go for it.
Get them runnin' shoes on and make like Forrest. Do it now! Just Do It. Log off and get running.
Post back in 5 weeks time and let us know how you got on. OK?
i bet it will go something like either....
1 week later... I'm so hangry and rungry i binged on 72 doughnuts and a bagel.
or
5 weeks later... i'm 5lbs lighter and look no different, what do i do?!
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5 pounds less than I am now? will make a big difference, as I am 5 foot 2 with a small frame.TavistockToad wrote: »StealthHealth wrote: »OP, I think you should go for it.
Get them runnin' shoes on and make like Forrest. Do it now! Just Do It. Log off and get running.
Post back in 5 weeks time and let us know how you got on. OK?
i bet it will go something like either....
1 week later... I'm so hangry and rungry i binged on 72 doughnuts and a bagel.
or
5 weeks later... i'm 5lbs lighter and look no different, what do i do?!
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OP - this is you, too, right?
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10538230/upping-cardio-intensity-and-eating-less-fat-complex-carb-calories-but-same-weight-what-gives
I really think you need to take a step back. Stop reading headlines and magazine covers. Assume that whatever you want to do is going to take 10 times longer than you want it to.6 -
cardioxxbunnyxx wrote: »5 pounds less than I am now? will make a big difference, as I am 5 foot 2 with a small frame.TavistockToad wrote: »StealthHealth wrote: »OP, I think you should go for it.
Get them runnin' shoes on and make like Forrest. Do it now! Just Do It. Log off and get running.
Post back in 5 weeks time and let us know how you got on. OK?
i bet it will go something like either....
1 week later... I'm so hangry and rungry i binged on 72 doughnuts and a bagel.
or
5 weeks later... i'm 5lbs lighter and look no different, what do i do?!
if you lose it in 5 weeks and by starving and just doing cardio, you're losing muscle as well as fat, so you'll still be more squishy than you want to be...1 -
Right.. very helpful..
thanks for the reply.OP - this is you, too, right?
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10538230/upping-cardio-intensity-and-eating-less-fat-complex-carb-calories-but-same-weight-what-gives
I really think you need to take a step back. Stop reading headlines and magazine covers. Assume that whatever you want to do is going to take 10 times longer than you want it to.
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OP, you are already really lean, especially if that is a current pic of you. Which btw, you look like you have a flat stomach.0
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It depends.
IF you are currently eating at maintenance with no exercise...and then you start running 5 miles a day every day, that is 35 miles per week. Obviously, how much you burn per mile depends on your weight, body composition, etc., but a very rough rule of thumb is to assume approximately 100 calories per mile. You are very light, so yours is most likely less.
So 35 miles X 100 calories/mile = 3500 calories burned in a week.
3500 is roughly the calorie deficit you need to burn one pound of fat.
So, yes, it would be true if all of the above conditions were met.
However, you could also not run at all and cut 3500 calories / week from what you are currently eating...or do some combination of burning more with running and other exercise and eating less to get to the same place.0 -
MoiAussi93 wrote: »It depends.
IF you are currently eating at maintenance with no exercise...and then you start running 5 miles a day every day, that is 35 miles per week. Obviously, how much you burn per mile depends on your weight, body composition, etc., but a very rough rule of thumb is to assume approximately 100 calories per mile. You are very light, so yours is most likely less.
So 35 miles X 100 calories/mile = 3500 calories burned in a week.
3500 is roughly the calorie deficit you need to burn one pound of fat.
So, yes, it would be true if all of the above conditions were met.
However, you could also not run at all and cut 3500 calories / week from what you are currently eating...or do some combination of burning more with running and other exercise and eating less to get to the same place.
The equation I always see is (weight)*(distance)*(0.63).
Which using 115 and 5 miles is 362.25 calories.
So not a pound anyway.
She would have to run 7 miles every single day to hit that marker. Yikes.
OP is very slim. I just don't really think she has it to lose. I think she needs to eat more and lift if she wants to tighten up.0 -
genpopadopolous wrote: »MoiAussi93 wrote: »It depends.
IF you are currently eating at maintenance with no exercise...and then you start running 5 miles a day every day, that is 35 miles per week. Obviously, how much you burn per mile depends on your weight, body composition, etc., but a very rough rule of thumb is to assume approximately 100 calories per mile. You are very light, so yours is most likely less.
So 35 miles X 100 calories/mile = 3500 calories burned in a week.
3500 is roughly the calorie deficit you need to burn one pound of fat.
So, yes, it would be true if all of the above conditions were met.
However, you could also not run at all and cut 3500 calories / week from what you are currently eating...or do some combination of burning more with running and other exercise and eating less to get to the same place.
The equation I always see is (weight)*(distance)*(0.63).
Which using 115 and 5 miles is 362.25 calories.
So not a pound anyway.
She would have to run 7 miles every single day to hit that marker. Yikes.
OP is very slim. I just don't really think she has it to lose. I think she needs to eat more and lift if she wants to tighten up.
OP seems to have rage-quit!0 -
cardioxxbunnyxx wrote: »I read info on this website; https://www.verywell.com/running-to-lose-weight-how-many-calories-in-a-pound-2911107
It's pretty much stating how if you wish to loose a pound a week, you would need to average around 5 miles a day of running. I already run but not every day per say and not usually 5 miles at that.
Does this sound accurate? (Also, I know people whom are over weight will burn more than those who are not overweight - as I am not over weight.) I know I have the option to cut calories, but honestly, I don't eat enough to cut off a deficient.
Currently I do cardio every morning, along with some light weight training, but my goal is to loose just another 5 pounds, summer is my main motivator. If I maybe drop the weight lifting and stick to the running, 4-5 miles a day, do you believe I can see results from this?
You could run 5 miles per day, but if you eat to maintenance, you'll maintain...there are a lot of people who maintain weight doing all kinds of running or other training.
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For that weight and height (in normal range), you'll probably see better results (aesthetically speaking) from the weight training and minimal weight loss.0
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Running 5 mi/day for some one not used to it will likely lead to injury. As for weight loss, it depends how much you eat in between the runs.0
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genpopadopolous wrote: »MoiAussi93 wrote: »It depends.
IF you are currently eating at maintenance with no exercise...and then you start running 5 miles a day every day, that is 35 miles per week. Obviously, how much you burn per mile depends on your weight, body composition, etc., but a very rough rule of thumb is to assume approximately 100 calories per mile. You are very light, so yours is most likely less.
So 35 miles X 100 calories/mile = 3500 calories burned in a week.
3500 is roughly the calorie deficit you need to burn one pound of fat.
So, yes, it would be true if all of the above conditions were met.
However, you could also not run at all and cut 3500 calories / week from what you are currently eating...or do some combination of burning more with running and other exercise and eating less to get to the same place.
The equation I always see is (weight)*(distance)*(0.63).
Which using 115 and 5 miles is 362.25 calories.
So not a pound anyway.
She would have to run 7 miles every single day to hit that marker. Yikes.
OP is very slim. I just don't really think she has it to lose. I think she needs to eat more and lift if she wants to tighten up.
I'm having a hard time imagining that she has much body fat anywhere to lose. When I was at nearly equivalent stats (5'3", 115 lbs) I didn't look anywhere near that lean. I looked like I was ~22% BF. OP looks to me like she is in the teens.
For the appearance OP says she wants, she'd be better off eating at least maintenance, lifting, and forgetting about the scale.0
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