https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 26 May 2026 23:46:39 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-running-make-you-lose-weight#post-1757129 Mon, 14 Jul 2014 11:40:05 +0000 erwoo 1757129@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used to run all the time (waaaay before having kids) and I never gained weight but I never lost. Just more or less maintained since I was eating enough to run as much as I did. I did Bikram yoga and ran and THAT helped me lose some weight. I feel like I do Bikram every day now with the 90+ (feels like 110+) but nothing is coming off. :P </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-running-make-you-lose-weight#post-1717451 Mon, 23 Jun 2014 22:47:05 +0000 Mrs. Sunglasses 1717451@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hows it going?! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-running-make-you-lose-weight#post-1716621 Mon, 23 Jun 2014 13:31:27 +0000 MsMamaBear 1716621@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What @CupQuakeWalk said! I run, but was stuck til I did interval training. (also strength training.) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-running-make-you-lose-weight#post-1715450 Sun, 22 Jun 2014 23:12:08 +0000 winniebee 1715450@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It helps me maintain and definitely helped me lose post partum. However, weight training and cardio intervals are generally more effective for me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-running-make-you-lose-weight#post-1715444 Sun, 22 Jun 2014 23:09:51 +0000 CupQuakeWalk 1715444@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>1- running is cardio<br /> 2- I practically melt away to nothing when I run. It instantly makes me drop pounds.</p> <p>That being said:<br /> 1- shocking the body is what burns calories. Try running HIIT style (short distance, high-speed runners burn more than steady and moderately paced, long distance goers).<br /> 2- any workout without a healthy eating plan of some sort is pointless (if you're goal is to lose weight). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-running-make-you-lose-weight#post-1715440 Sun, 22 Jun 2014 22:55:19 +0000 jetsa 1715440@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ive never lost weight running. It helps me maintain. My appetite goes through the roof though ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-running-make-you-lose-weight#post-1715362 Sun, 22 Jun 2014 21:24:48 +0000 mlm2934 1715362@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Beebug: that's exactly my predicament! if only I didn't hate other exercises so much :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-running-make-you-lose-weight#post-1715356 Sun, 22 Jun 2014 21:19:33 +0000 dc yoga bee 1715356@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I lost weight running, but I couldn't get toned from running. That's what yoga and strength training did for me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-running-make-you-lose-weight#post-1715350 Sun, 22 Jun 2014 21:16:15 +0000 Beebug 1715350@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@runnerd: hahaha I wish it did. I love running and hate doing anything else for exercise, but know my running could SO benefit from better core strength! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-running-make-you-lose-weight#post-1715301 Sun, 22 Jun 2014 20:27:02 +0000 HLK208 1715301@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have to run to lose weight. But I also have to strength train and eat healthy! If one of those is missing, I lose nothing and just maintain. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-running-make-you-lose-weight#post-1715286 Sun, 22 Jun 2014 20:15:30 +0000 LovelyPlum 1715286@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Running is pretty much the ONLY way that I consistently lose weight. It doesn't matter how healthy I eat, if I don't run, I don't lose weight. Period. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-running-make-you-lose-weight#post-1715020 Sun, 22 Jun 2014 15:34:13 +0000 mlm2934 1715020@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Running is the most effective form of cardio for me to lose weight, but I do think you have to build up to averaging 3-5 mile runs at least to get the real benefit. And eventually, it won't be as effective when you're body adjusts to it. I lost 30lbs in about 4 months when I first started running, then mostly maintained for a few years after that even though I was running 30-40 miles a week.</p> <p>But running definitely doesn't give you abs! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-running-make-you-lose-weight#post-1714976 Sun, 22 Jun 2014 14:51:15 +0000 blackbird 1714976@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It certainly has a place but long distance runners don't typically see a lot of fat burn-typical for endurance athletes. They eat back a lot of what they burn in order to fuel their work outs. I Second/third doing interval running. I can get a serious calorie burn while running when I do sprint intervals. Way more in 30 min than I can a light jog for half an hour </p> <p>That said, cardio is cardio. If you get a good work out, you got a good work out. Weight training is also critical lest you want to be a skinny fat cardio bunny. Diet's the biggie. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-running-make-you-lose-weight#post-1714945 Sun, 22 Jun 2014 13:57:08 +0000 Boheme 1714945@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It's definitely a piece of the puzzle for me, but not the whole picture. Using it in combination with other stuff (diet, weight training) is really effective for me! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-running-make-you-lose-weight#post-1714936 Sun, 22 Jun 2014 13:41:55 +0000 Silva 1714936@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Pen: if you like running, but want to boost calorie burn, look into doing intervals. You can do them in lots of different ways- I've done them on a treadmill (I used to print out interval schedules from fitness magazine- sprint 1 minute, medium effort 2 minutes, walk 3 minutes- whatever, something like that), done them on an outdoor track, and even just running my regular loop (sprint to the end of this block, then jog for two or something like that).</p> <p>I lose the most weight playing soccer even just twice a week, which is basically interval training- sprinting really hard, some medium effort jogging, some walking.</p> <p>Running has always helped me keep weight off, and when I slack off the scale starts to creep up. I've never attempted a major weight loss, but did lose about 10lbs after college by cleaning up my eating and running (regular runs and some intervals like I talked about above). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-running-make-you-lose-weight#post-1714829 Sun, 22 Jun 2014 11:54:48 +0000 Rainbow Sprinkles 1714829@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have never ran enough to see physical results. I HATE running. </p> <p>That being said, I tend to really bulk up and put on muscle weight quickly when I start working out. Maybe running would help me lean out.</p> <p>You're doing such a good job! And um.... running IS cardio... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-running-make-you-lose-weight#post-1714809 Sun, 22 Jun 2014 11:37:16 +0000 Mrs. Pen 1714809@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hilary: I've been using mapmyrun but I'll check that out! Thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-running-make-you-lose-weight#post-1714808 Sun, 22 Jun 2014 11:37:16 +0000 erwoo 1714808@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>With any type of exercise, you have to adjust your diet if you want to lose weight. I used to run all the time but didn't run to lose weight so I never really lost weight. Just maintained and didn't gain weight but still happily ate. I happily eat still but don't run for pleasure anymore. I run after my two boys! :P </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-running-make-you-lose-weight#post-1714806 Sun, 22 Jun 2014 11:35:16 +0000 Espion 1714806@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Pen: I was never in better shape than when I ran every day. But, as others said, you can't outrun a fork. Whether you run, do the elliptical trainer, crossfit, spin class, etc. diet matters. </p> <p>I lost my post-partum weight by walking 10,000 steps and going up 50 flights of stairs every day and that's it. No heart-pounding aerobics at all. The key was watching my diet and logging every last dadgum calorie. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-running-make-you-lose-weight#post-1714804 Sun, 22 Jun 2014 11:33:54 +0000 hilary 1714804@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I really have nothing to add that someone hasn't already said but a tool recommendation. If you have the RunKeeper app, there's a fee running for weight loss training program. I did it and it was great. It gradually increases your time but also mixed in various other types of running workouts like interval and speed work. So then you're not in a rut of doing the same thing every time you run. It also gives verbal prompts at each interval which is quite helpful if you're like me and keeping track of a 2 minute interval while running is practically rocket science. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-running-make-you-lose-weight#post-1714782 Sun, 22 Jun 2014 11:11:00 +0000 Corduroy 1714782@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Everybody's experience will vary depending on their metabolism, starting weight, and intensity of exercise. </p> <p>I went from couch to running a marathon and I didn't lose one pound. A year or so later I started CrossFit and lost about 5lbs. Six months into that I went paleo and lost 25lbs in 6 months. I stopped CrossFit and didn't gain anything back (well, I got back to pre-pregnancy weight easily). I fell away from paleo and now I'm gaining. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-running-make-you-lose-weight#post-1714767 Sun, 22 Jun 2014 10:51:54 +0000 loveisstrange 1714767@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Running has been effective for me, but it's infinitely more effective combined with weight training or bodyweight/crossfit/etc. Id say your combo of running and Jillian is probably pretty good. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-running-make-you-lose-weight#post-1714756 Sun, 22 Jun 2014 10:40:11 +0000 Mrs. High Heels 1714756@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Running IS cardio. It will definitely help you lose weight if you have weight to lose, and if your body is not used to the exercise... (as long as you don't increase your calorie intake). Like anything else though, once your body adjusts you'll probably have to change it up to prevent from plateauing.</p> <p>I lost all the weight I put on from college just from running alone. It was such an effective workout for me, better than anything else I previously tried. It's also the only thing I did after giving birth to my first, and helped me lose all my pregnancy weight. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-running-make-you-lose-weight#post-1714754 Sun, 22 Jun 2014 10:40:01 +0000 yoursilverlining 1714754@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Running is cardio, but I don't think running is the most effective cardio to do to lose weight; especially if you are not running at a good fast pace or running for long periods of time. I would imagine maybe that's what she meant - that running won't give you the best cardio "bang for your buck" for calorie loss. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-running-make-you-lose-weight#post-1714750 Sun, 22 Jun 2014 10:32:13 +0000 PurplePumps 1714750@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Huh? What does she mean you have to do cardio? I thought running WAS cardio.<br /> I started running about 2 months ago (couch to 5k) and have not changed my eating habits. I haven't lost much, about 5 lbs (my goal weight is losing 10), but I'm sure it has to do with my increased activity level with the running. I think if I ate a bit better and added weight lifting, I'd see more of a difference though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-running-make-you-lose-weight#post-1714744 Sun, 22 Jun 2014 10:25:06 +0000 Mrs. Pen 1714744@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Amelieisme: I honestly don't think she was trying to discourage me at all, but help me choose the best way to lose weight. I'm just not sure why she thinks that! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-running-make-you-lose-weight#post-1714741 Sun, 22 Jun 2014 10:21:02 +0000 Amelieisme 1714741@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Pen: I think a combo is best, both weight training and running. But running certainly helps me lose weight! Don't let your friend discourage you. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-running-make-you-lose-weight#post-1714728 Sun, 22 Jun 2014 10:05:38 +0000 Mrs. Pen 1714728@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lawbee11: that was my thought... running is cardio, so wouldn't that help with losing weight? Right now I'm doing a combination of running and Jillian! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-running-make-you-lose-weight#post-1714724 Sun, 22 Jun 2014 10:02:59 +0000 lawbee11 1714724@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Haha isn't running cardio? I think it's possible to lose weight running, but I think you'll lose weight quicker and tone faster by doing a combo of cardio and strength training. It would take me a long time to lose weight and get toned by only running. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-running-make-you-lose-weight#post-1714723 Sun, 22 Jun 2014 10:02:21 +0000 Woolly Mammoth 1714723@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Running is cardio, and will definitely help you lose weight as long as you have a calorie deficit. If you are going to supplement with another type of exercise it should be strength training, which will increase your lean muscle mass and cause you to burn more calories at rest. </p> <p>If you aren't losing after you start running, I would look at your diet. </p>