running to loose weight.

[Twotinygirls]

Hi.
I'm new to running, been doing excersize classes but have recently given up my gym membership.
Anyway basically I'm after stories of weight loss through running, how often / long do you run?
I'm also doing slimming world (after Christmas )
My goal is the great south run next October...Eek.

[Bellejessleo]

I love running, am pregnant with dc3 at the moment so not doing much, but when I first started I did couch to 5k and then ran 5k 3-4 times per week for a few years. I lost about 1 stone, but the difference in my figure was amazing, toned legs and slim hips. It's very stress relieving too. Can't wait to start up again!!

[iwantginsoakedXmas]

I wish I could share my stories about losing weight whilst running. It seems to be the opposite for me..

I have had a couple of months off running due to injury - but have been following weight watchers religiously(product tester!). I have lost loads of weight despite no running ..

Plan to go back to it this week - so hopefully a combo of exercise and the ww will shed more.

Just be aware and don't eat more to compensate for the exercise calories. It's always burning less than you might think :)

[Twotinygirls]

Ooh i like the sound of toned legs and slim hips. So if i run every other day that would be good? I know I like running, it's so relaxing and I listen to womans hour! But I so want to see some results.

[Twotinygirls]

Yes I'm definitely guilty of stuffing my face as a reward for excersize. The next few weeks are probably a right off but come Jan the eating has to stop.

[emummy]

OP I listen to Women's Hour when running, thought it was just me! Yes, you o have to watch what you eat as ell. The running will certainly tone muscles and make you feel good. Good luck!

[ALittleFaith]

I started running properly again in August (had a baby since last running). Since then I've lost almost a stone. I did my first half marathon in November! I lost about 2-3 a week. I started doing about 2 miles 3 times a week then gradually built up for my long runs on a weekend, (4 miles, 5 miles, 6, 8, 10) in the weeks before the half. I do about 15 minute miles (slow!) but gradually got faster. I can eat loads of carbs the day before a big run and still lose weight!

I haven't run for a month due to tiredness after the half and being ill. I've definitely lost tone since then but continue to lose weight slowly whilst doing WW, more like 1lb a week.

[TheRealMaryMillington]

Hi Twotiny, there are a bunch of us over here who are trying to start early with some healthy eating why wait tip xmas?, come and join in if you fancy it

I have been doing advent running - basically the idea is you challenge yourself to do 30 mins running (or other exercise) per day for advent. It's been great, though I have done my knee in a bit through shoddy plodding technique on an old injury so its yoga for me until that feels good again, even in 8 days I noticed much better tone on my legs and hips. I'm not a total newbie but haven't run at all if I could help it regularly since before having my kids, so its been really nice and motivational. I'm going to c25k myself after xmas, knee permitting.

[Twotinygirls]

Good to hear all your stories. I've been managing a mile a day and plan to build on that. Got the lurgy so having a day off but I do enjoy it very much. Therealmary I'm not sure I could promise to be careful about eating right now. Too many yummy xmas temptations. But I'm back on it in Jan.

[HalleLouja]

I did WW as well as running. They do say its 80% diet and 20% exercise.

I finished WW nearly 6 months ago and have stayed the same weight but my figure has changed lots. Have slim hips / less of a tummy etc.

Disclaimer - I also do classes - 1/2 HIIT classes a week plus body conditioning.

[HalleLouja]

I now run 15 / 18 miles a week. I started this time last year.

[loveableshoulder]

I listen to Saturday Live while running!

[26Point2Miles]

How do you listen to stuff? Download it first?

My brother suggested audiobooks. I get bored of playlists v quickly but big part of my motivation to run is time to listen to stuff