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Why havnt I lost weight running ??

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nead888 · 26/06/2019 20:11

So I've been running since last October ( 8 months now ) I run around 30k a week , I do squats , sit ups and lunges on alternative days . So why the hell havnt I lost a single pound ??? I'll be honest when I say my diet is pretty much the same ( I'm healthy and do have the occasional treat and wine etc ) but even so I havnt been eating more . I was really un fit before I took up running too . If anything my legs are chunkier and I've put on a couple pounds 😥 I'm running up loads of steep hills etc too . What's going on ?? I'm 5ft3 and 8st 4 . I know that's not heavy but I expected my thighs to tone and slim but they are still flabby 😤

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nead888 · 26/06/2019 20:26

Ok great thanks for all the good advise ! 😁 I just love chocolate 😂😂😂🤣 and wine 😭😂

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TeaForTheWin · 26/06/2019 20:25

Because it is through diet you lose weight not exercise. I once took up running - for two months I ran for 1-1 1/2 hours per day 6 days per week and lost no weight.

Quit. Changed my diet, did no exercise and dropped 16lbs in 3 months (9 stone something to 8 stone 1). I used the slimming world diet. But basically just eat no junk and a lot more veg with meals.

Amy326 · 26/06/2019 20:22

I agree with what others have said but also probably because you are already very slim and your body doesn’t have any excess weight to lose? I’m the same height but about 10 stone, I could do with losing a stone really. I do exercise but I haven’t improved my diet (too much chocolate and daily ‘treats’ 🙄) so the exercise I’ve been doing hasn’t resulted in any weight loss. I do feel a bit more toned though. Maybe running just isn’t going to give you the tone that you want - try spinning or Pilates?

TaffyandTeenyTaffy · 26/06/2019 20:22

I had the same issue but have totally changed shape. Try measuring rather than focusing on the scales. Also look at your calories to make sure you are in a deficit and not overcompensating. Dont eat the calories burned during exercise if you want to lose weight.

ShowOfHands · 26/06/2019 20:20

I'm 5ft 4" and weigh similar to you. With exercise alone, I only maintain. I run 60km a week, cycle, lift weights, walk 17,000 steps a day, do interval training and climb. I never lose weight without dieting too.

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nead888 · 26/06/2019 20:19

Haha aaaah it's so annoying !!! 😂 right - so I def need to make more effort eating a lot healthier . I do feel like I've built loads of muscle , but it's annoying as it's hiding under flab 😤

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123confused · 26/06/2019 20:17

I was a mad keen club runner in my 30's (sadly no more)......I never lost weight by running, only by diet.

RJnomore1 · 26/06/2019 20:16

Because 30km week equates to 1900 calories which given that cardio makes most people hungry you are probably managing to eat to maintain without realising.

Iamnotacerealkiller · 26/06/2019 20:15

Ever heard the saying 'you can't outrun a bad diet'?

Not that i'm saying you have a bad diet just that exercise has very little baring on weight loss.

I lost 30lb over 3 months with a broken foot with diet alone. its much more effective.

Also i imagine you have gained lots of muscle too right? you are fitter? weight isnt everything.

VolcanionSteamArtillery · 26/06/2019 20:13

Exercise for fitness, diet for weight loss.

Probably your eating slightly more to cover the exercise calories and not noticed. Your gain is probably muscle gain

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