At the end of 2019, I weighed 210 pounds. For a 6’1″ man, that’s not horrible. But it was the most I’ve ever weighed, and I realized that if I didn’t change things around I’d probably continue to gain weight. So I switched things up. I started to exercise, I watched what I ate, and … Read more
It’s about to be a new year, and that usually means it’s time for New Year’s Resolutions. If your resolution is to start running again, then I’m here to help with some tips for how to get back into running this year. Don’t worry. I’ve been where you’ve been. When I was 30, I was … Read more
If you’re considering running as a way to slim down, you might be wondering – how many miles should I run a day to lose weight? Well, I’ve got a short answer, and I’ve got a long answer. The short answer is that if you’re looking to effectively lose weight, you should aim to run … Read more
A vintage scale with nuts on one side and a scale on the other. Running for weight loss also involves managing your food.
If you’re looking to lose some weight, you need to consider the role of both diet and exercise. Assuming you’ve got the diet part under control, is running the best kind of exercise for losing weight? There are plenty of different ways you could exercise to burn a few calories, and people may have their … Read more
Over the course of 2020, I lost about 40 pounds and I kept it off. This wasn’t possible just because of running. But without running, I don’t think I would have been this successful. So let’s talk about running and weight loss. Running isn’t a panacea or a magic bullet. It won’t magically help you … Read more