's not good for the long term. If you lose a pound a week you can keep that weight loss going, whereas if you're losing three or four pounds, the weight  will probably go back on."Do this instead: Only weigh yourself once a week. Look for long-term trends

.Breaking down (weight-loss) barriersThat pesky number on the scale not budging yet? You may have encountered a few roadblocks. Here's how to get around them and back on the path to weight lossYou're not getting enough ZZZsA recent study in the American Journal

fat found in oily fish, walnuts and ground flaxseed – possess anti-inflammatory properties that can help soothe knee, back and joint aches and pains that plague many runners. Translation: you'll hurt less and run more.For more runner-friendly weight-loss

(whether intentional or not) carries the risk of chronic fatigue, muscle loss (where the body is forced to break down tissue proteins for fuel), reduced performance despite increased training, lowered immunity and a greater chance of injury and infections

Running by numbersWeight loss is a game of maths – and a very simple game at that. In order to lose weight you need to create a calorie deficit; that is, you have to expend more energy than you consume. There are two routes to this goal – cutting

Every day this week, we're looking a short number of ways to get back to your ideal weight. We're covering simple changes to your running; everyday exercise tweaks; and loads of realistic eating rules that you can live by. Best Eating Routines

minutes. To reap the weight-loss rewards of going long, start your weekly long runs about two minutes per mile slower than your 5K race pace. Increase their length by five to 10 minutes (or one mile) each week for three or four weeks before backing off

that you’re satisfied with your current weight. Or that you’re not interested in losing a few pounds in order to become healthier, feel better and run stronger.If weight loss is your goal, we have some tips for you – 30 of them, in fact. Not all

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

have a lower BMI even than Usain Bolt, but is in far more danger of suffering heart disease. Girth is more important than overall weight.The crux of the matter The waist-hip ratio is simple but also has certain flaws, especially if you have