Hey there, First I would like to apologize if this is the wrong section for posting this. I been looking online for tips and advice on weight loss but I'm not really finding much information without having to buy pills or guides or other products that I know wont work. I been jogging every morning for about a hour and 30 minutes at least for the past couple weeks and I don't really notice much difference at all. I have been eating alot less then I used to as well. I'm 19 5'9 and 240 lbs. My goal weight is 180, is it possible to reach that goal just by eating healthy and jogging? Any help is very appreciated. Thanks.
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- Thread starter Samlddz
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It is absolutely possible to reach your goal by eating healthy and jogging. However, you must understand that losing the weight takes longer than putting it on. A good rate of fat loss is about 2 pounds per week.
Also, you are doing a lot of cardio, which is good, but make sure that you aren't cutting your caloric intake to much, or else you body might go into a "starvation mode" and start hording calories as fat. Try to get 5 smaller meals in a day, which will help keep your metabolism up throughout the day. And make sure that your are getting in a balanced diet, to include all the food groups... moderation is key.
I also recommend adding a resistance training program. Muscle needs more energy for it's general maintainance and survival than fat does so it will drive up your resting metabolism. If you're not looking to build size, then a muscular endurance training program is probably your best bet, as it will help condition you for your cardio regiment. You should get in at least one exercise per major muscle group a session (chest, back, shoulders, core, legs), at 2-3 sets for 13-18 reps with about 45-75 seconds rest between sets. If you don't have access to a gym then at least try to get some body weight exercises in (push ups, lunges, pull ups).
Best of luck!
Also, you are doing a lot of cardio, which is good, but make sure that you aren't cutting your caloric intake to much, or else you body might go into a "starvation mode" and start hording calories as fat. Try to get 5 smaller meals in a day, which will help keep your metabolism up throughout the day. And make sure that your are getting in a balanced diet, to include all the food groups... moderation is key.
I also recommend adding a resistance training program. Muscle needs more energy for it's general maintainance and survival than fat does so it will drive up your resting metabolism. If you're not looking to build size, then a muscular endurance training program is probably your best bet, as it will help condition you for your cardio regiment. You should get in at least one exercise per major muscle group a session (chest, back, shoulders, core, legs), at 2-3 sets for 13-18 reps with about 45-75 seconds rest between sets. If you don't have access to a gym then at least try to get some body weight exercises in (push ups, lunges, pull ups).
Best of luck!
Please make sure that you calculate your maintenance calorie level so that you can make your dietry choises around this. As already mentioned, eating too little can put your body in starvation mode.
Also, no need to spend 1.5 running each day. Do a search on the forum for interval or HIIT training. You can have a much more effective workout in less than half the time. Running at a steady pace for long lenghts at a time can actually have a negative effect on weight loss as your body adapts to the stimulus.
Resistance training is also highly effective. Exercises like pushups, Squats, chin-ups (if possible) etc are fantastic exercises to incorporate into a weight loss plan.
I would recommend that you read through the weight loss stickie and then come back if you have further qestions.
Also, no need to spend 1.5 running each day. Do a search on the forum for interval or HIIT training. You can have a much more effective workout in less than half the time. Running at a steady pace for long lenghts at a time can actually have a negative effect on weight loss as your body adapts to the stimulus.
Resistance training is also highly effective. Exercises like pushups, Squats, chin-ups (if possible) etc are fantastic exercises to incorporate into a weight loss plan.
I would recommend that you read through the weight loss stickie and then come back if you have further qestions.