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Running for Weight Loss - The Energy Factor


Why does running for weight loss not work for so many?

Many people, understanding the large amount of calories that can be burned when running, have taken up running as their preferred method of weight loss.  However, when running or performing any other fat burning exercise, it is the type of calories you burn that makes all the difference.

When you run your body uses a combination of sugar calories, primarily glycogen (stored sugar), and stored fat for energy. This is true regardless of the intensity of the run.

If you are running for weight loss your goal should be to burn the maximum amount of stored fat calories. This can be a little tricky because, although your body uses both sugar and fat for energy, its preferred source is sugar in the form of glycogen.  In order to burn the optimal amount of fat you must deplete your glycogen stores and force your body to rely heavily on stored fat.

How do you do this?

If at all possible, you should run in the morning before you have eaten anything. Glycogen levels are generally the lowest in the morning because you have went the entire night without food.

Along with running in the morning, it is also beneficial to increase the amount of time that you run. It typically takes about twenty minutes of fairly intense running to sufficiently deplete glycogen supplies and experience the optimal fat burn.  It's especially important to run longer for those who run later in the day, after they have typically eaten a few meals.

When running or performing any other intense workout it is important to stay well hydrated. Water is by far the best hydration drink! Many people drink sugar loaded "hydration drinks". These drinks will negatively impact your results because you are providing your body with a readily available source of sugar energy.

Running is a great way to get in shape regardless of when you choose to do it. By keeping these tips in mind when running to lose weight you will greatly increase your results.



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Jason Clemens
Weight Loss & Nutrition Specialist. Author of "The Natural Approach To Explosive Weight Loss."

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