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

.If you notice that your early morning or lunchtime runs are causing hunger pangs throughout the day, it might be time to reconsider your refuelling strategy. Our panel of five weight-loss runners reveal how they discovered healthy treats to help reap

diet, so it's something I've kept up even after I've hit my target weight." 6. TELL THE TRUTH The first rule about weight loss is to be true to yourself. "If snack foods are your weakness, don't buy them – it really is that simple," says Lorna Gold, a

mass. Not to mention the fact that you’ll simply burn more calories because of the extra exercise. On the days when you lift weights, why not run for 20-30 minutes in the morning or at lunchtime, then hit the gym in the evening? You’ll feel energised