How effective is running on treadmill to loose a lot of weight?
486711
A treadmill is good aerobic exercise.  \n\nHowever, to lose weight, you must do more than walk on a treadmill.  You must also eat less, and eat well, as it sounds like you are doing.  \n\nBut also, it would be beneficial to vary your activities.  Do some walking, some running, some swimming, some stretching, and also some weight training to build up the muscles.  These will help tremendously in the long run.
952915
Jogging is a great start to losing weight.  The recommened minumum for cardiovascular exercise(running,walking, swimming, biking) is 3 times a week 30 minutes at an above average pace.  You have to get out of your comfort zone to get the results.  It is also recommended to do something moderate at least 1 hour a day (yardwork, walking).  These are the minumums to maintain a healthy cardiovascular system(heart, lungs).  \n\nIf you really want to lose weight you should be doing even more.\n\nYour legs can get some tone from jogging, but to tone your body you really need to hit the weights.
762239
Generally, you should use your treadmill when you have time and the energy.  The time of day should not matter that much.  However, I suggest not running or doing exercise right before you go to sleep.  It can make it difficult to fall asleep.  Some people prefer to exercise in the morning..while others prefer in the afternoon or evening.  I like to exercise after work.  In the morning, I am too groggy.  I am sure you can find the time you are most comofortable with and have most energy.\n\nI feel it is better to have a light snack and a glass of water before cardio exercise and wait about 30 minutes before exercising. I would not advise having a large meal before running..because your stomach will feel sick and it will not be fully digested by the time you run unless you wait and hour or two.  Keep a water bottle near the treadmill in case you need fluids while you are running.  \n\nIn order to burn fat, I suggest adjusting the incline of the treadmill up a percent or two.  This way it will challenge you more.  Also, vary the intensity of your training...maybe try running fast and hard for 5 minutes and then 5 minutes..at a slower pace.  Alternate intensity to keep your muscles and body guessing..thus burning more calories.  Be sure to run for at least 20 minutes in order to increase your cardiovascular fitness.\n\nBest of luck!
1080619
The best way to loose weight without compromising muscle mass is to exercise in the morning. In my opinion, if you run empty stomach in the morning, you will lose far more fat than muscle. Even better, if you can take a protein shake right when you get up (protein synthesis is in a tailspin after a long sleep) and go running 15-20 mins later. Studies have shown you are likely to loose 33% more fat if you run in the morning rather than during the day. Once you are done running, have a good breakfast and in general keep up the active lifestyle. In a month or so, begin working out in the evening. NEVER workout in the morning on empty stomach. You'll be dizzy, won't be able to lift anything, and will lose motivation. As per diet, eat lots of protein and drink plenty of water. Good luck!!
463848
Running is better because it burns off more calories in the same amount of time than walking. So running is more effective, but it may put more strain on the joints of the body, esp the ankles, so you should have the appropriate footwear. Also, make sure you don't eat more to compensate for the calories you lose during the exercise. \nNot eating after 6pm is another good way to lose weight. Don't go to bed on a full stomach!!
951451
I lost forty pounds ("40") on this.  Count your calories - EVERY SINGLE ONE.   First two weeks do not exceed 1200 calories in a day (just FYI i'm 6'2" and weighed 240) so thats not much.  3rd week kick in exercising and bump it to a mind blowing 1500 calories.  Then increase exercising and maintain the 1500 calories for next 4 weeks.  You will lose weight like you have never imagined.  \n\nTwo keys:\n1. Saturday Free Day - after two weeks I began taking Saturdays off calling it a "no count" day and would eat whatever I wanted.  It worked.\n\n2. Exercise - I CANNOT STRESS ENOUGH...if you start exercising running 2-3 miles a day on the tread mill you can get your eating up.\n\nKEY:\nIf you don't exercise you will be caught in the diet trap.  Meaning you will ALWAYS be fighting the diet trap.  Lose weight gain weight, etc.\n\nBut, if you can run at least 10 miles a week (thats 2 miles 5x a week) and 4 days a week keep your calories under 2000 (thats pretty good) you will live a great life.
678357
well no. it will help but takes more then just that. if you want to drop the weight faster just sit in a sauna and sweat it out. best thing to do is weight training,tread mills,swimming, good diet. if your match is 2-5 round. run and punch for 5 mins and pause for 1 min and slow your heart rate down. drink water and keep doing it. so you don't gas out during your matches.
689017
Running can help you burn calories, start a distance running program and you will become thinner, but don't over do it.\n\nYou can also try to incorporate faster paced workouts at the gym, maybe circuit training where you do each of maybe 10 exercises back to back for one set, then rest.  It helps to work your heart (cardio > weight loss) while working your muscles.
423932
Do read what this site has to say about the individual benefits of walking and those of jogging.\n\nhttp://www.weightlossforall.com/best_exercise_lose_weight.htm\n\nFrom what I gather, it seems, starting off with walking and then gradually moving on to jogging would be better to burn off more fat.
354525
You desperate? Take some E and hit some raves. I lost 1.5kgs (3.3 pounds) in about 10 hours once. True story. But if your not into that, get up every morning, walk around the house a bit to loosen up your muscles, then go for a moderate jog around the block. Over time increase your running distance.
416824
Hi, I am a Dietician and I have help hundreds of people loose weight. The best time to work out is in the morning. Your body  burns calories while you sleep so, you have more calories to burn in the evening instead of fat. When you run in the morning you body has less calories to burn and it will start to burn fat quicker, thus you will burn more fat in the morning instead of the evening. I have had patients who can loose up to 4 pounds a week just by running 20 minutes a day for 5 days a week and watching what they eat. Hopefully this information will help you.
237451
Hi! I have one of these. It is a little weird at first. I thought I was going to kill myself on it! However, with very little time you can get the hang of it.\nIt is a pretty good workout but isn't that intense. \nI prefer a treadmill.
471808
I'd loose 10 lbs and keep it off without having to give up lasagna and run 2 miles a day.  ;-)
747175
You will eventually lose weight by running 5 miles each day.  It will also depend very much on what food you take in of course.  You will not lose weight if your intake of food increases, due to more exercise.  However, the problem with weight loss is that you expect it to be so instant.  If you run 5 miles every day for a whole week you feel you are really getting on top of the problem.  Not so.  You will probably put on weight.  Your legs are toning with muscle and also your tummy is tightening.  Do not expect to begin to actually lose weight until well into the second month, if not later.  Eventually though you will not only lose weight but also tone all of your muscles.  Running is extremely effective in the long term, as is walking.  The thing is if you don't run but walk you must walk hills.  This strenghens the leg muscles and tones you even more.  I would advocate long hill walks, this tones the legs and inner thighs.  You will lose weight, just stick at it.  Do not expect instant results.  Its a long term, life style changing exercise.  Good luck, I wish you well.
1171703
hi slow and steady wins the race.dont be in hurry to loose weight.in long run you might be in trouble with your health.
851951
jog is the best over all excersize, tread mill if the neighbor hood is too scary to do it outside. I know of a boy who joined the cross country team in High school just to run and he really slimmed down. He didnt win but he got healthier and slimmer.
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Running in the park & treadmill work best for me, along with a sensible diet. More vegetables than meat, along with lots of salids. we need the protein also, but watch fatty cuts. Swimming is also good if you can do several laps. I like to work my legs good. can burn caloties & help with the running. Any good work out that brings on the sweat will burn calories and that is really the name of the game. For me, counting all calories has been the best weight loss diet of all. Got to see yourself thin. Diet or workouts by themselves alone never work. It takes both in equal effort.