you need to know about dieting's 'f-word'. Weight-Loss Plans The best way to lose weight is simple – just make sure your calories out are higher than the calories in. But the devil’s in the detail, so why not follow a tried-and-tested weight-loss

the number of empty calories in your diet. However, the cornerstone of any weight-loss strategy has to be exercise. As a committed runner you already have the basics right, but you can, however, still adapt your training programme to maximise your chance

to lose weight is to add a few more miles to your weekly training, but there are plenty of other strategies, and none of them involve dieting. This four-week plan simply focuses on the work-outs, with a few sensible lifestyle and eating tips thrown

beforehand, then you'll be less likely to reach for fattening treats.On the next page: Find out why energy drinks and a low-calorie diet could be wreaking havoc on your weight loss plans.

if you make it up as you go along. It takes some planning – but it’s worth it. Like a food diary, a meal plan will provide a record of your eating as your weight-loss effort proceeds.STRATEGY 4:Place a basket of fruit on your desk or counter top

cycling, rowing, stair climbing, swimming and pool running – can keep you motivated and training consistently. This will help you achieve your weight-loss goals. The mixture of activities enables you to become fitter and burn more calories without pounding

The start of a new year always heralds a rush of resolutions to lose weight and get fit. Make sticking to your goals easier with tips on getting started and staying motivated from five weight-loss runners who lost up to a whopping twenty stone

food choices and fine-tune your weight-loss programme. To find a dietician near you, consult the British Dietetic Association.Avoid fad diets Weight-reducing plans that have you radically changing your eating habits usually don’t work – at least

than you burnThere are two types of runners in this category: the under-eating over-training runner who loses weight unintentionally; and the runner who uses running to lose weight. Consistently failing to match calories burned with those consumed

the rewards of their training.Hunger or thirst?Many people confuse dehydration with hunger. So often instead of reaching for the biscuit tin between meals, a cool glass of water could often do the trick. All of our five weight-loss runners made sure they kept