Beginner Runner Class, Day 8, Running for Weight Loss

Weight loss – or management – plays a role in the life of virtually every runner. Either they start running to lose weight or they've already lost weight, and they want to become a runner to help them maintain that weight loss. Too, some runners run because they're worried that their weight will gradually creep up if they don't get lots of exercise to offset the calories of the food they consume.

Even the most fit-looking, slender runners will often say that maintaining a desirable weight is one of the key reasons why they run.

Bottom line, many runners are running to lose weight.

It works. Running can, without a doubt, facilitate these goals, but for some, it doesn't work. It's not a given that you'll lose weight by starting to run. Rather, it's a great part of a weight loss strategy. Some people become runners and never lose weight, or even gain weight. I've seen it enough times that, now, I can explain why that happens and how to avoid it.

I've got some guidelines for nutrition as well. I want you to succeed in reaching your weight loss goals, and I'm sure this information will help you do that.

Mojo for Running

Michael Pollan

The Gut Balance Revolution

Eat the Yolks

Grain Brain by Dr David Perlmutter

Real Food Liz (Liz Wolfe) author of Eat the Yolks

Your Personal Paleo Code by Chris Kresser

The Whole30

Walk to Run to 5k Program

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