and interval workouts. Begin with a 20-minute run and gradually build up to 40 minutes. Then start this plan.You've got...20 minutesYou should: Run hill repeatsThe strength required to run on inclines builds calorie-hungry muscle as much as hitting the weights
Exercise Options | Day Three: Best Eating Routines For Runners | Day Four: Simple Ways To Count Your Calories | Day Five: Weight-Loss Week: Enjoy Your Food (that's what it's for)
the desirable from the disastrous. Even if you're not trying to lose weight, these five popular diets include healthy principles that are perfect for runners too.These top tips are a sneak preview of the full article from the new issue of Runner's World
them to each meal are 22 per cent less likely to become obese.5 Drink milk. Calcium prevents the storage of fat at a cellular level.6 Slice your food to consume 20 per cent fewer calories. People rate sliced servings as 27 per cent larger than equal
. Change your ways If you're stepping up your mileage, adjust your calorie intake. You will need to eat an extra 1,400kcal a week for every extra 10 miles each week to maintain your muscle glycogen stores and prevent a rise in cortisol. If weight loss
-calorie protein, which is perfect for weight-loss, plus they'll keep you feeling full all morning.21 Don't overdo sports drinks. These can contain high-GI carbs, which can increase body fat. For runs of less than one hour, drink water instead.22 Drink oolong tea
Triathletes tend to eat healthily, but some of you may find that you can't shed those final couple of kilos that keep you from your goal weight. They're typically the toughest to lose because you've already adopted healthy eating habits
salmon or tuna steak into finger-size portions. Dip the sticks into an egg-white batter and roll them in a bowl of breadcrumbs. Stick a few in the freezer, and when you’re feeling peckish simply bake in the oven.Use Healthy GarnishesOne secret of weight-loss
- such as eating seven or more portions of fruit and vegetables every day, and building your meals around low GI carbs - you should lose weight and gain energy. "Low GI eating is really a healthy balanced eating plan rather than a weight-loss regime," says Bean
Snacking is a national epidemic. Research published in June 2010 suggested that nine out of 10 British adults snack between meals and half do so daily. Curbing your snacking - or at least finding healthy alternatives - is crucial to weight-loss
