The RulesRunners know that the miles they log on the pavement, trail and treadmill are great for keeping them fit. But another thing that's high on the list of the sport's many virtues is that it's an amazing weight-control tool. But weight loss
Obstacle: Skipping breakfastName: Ian PickeringVital stats: 43 / 180cm / Leicester/ Starting weight 18st / End weight 14stOld habits Skipping breakfast every morning left Ian ravenous later in the day, when he would grab junk food on the hoof as he
. Then enjoy the special foods you don't have regularly. Avoid everyday options, like crisps - they don't taste different just because you're at a party.Keep on track with your weight-loss campaign using our eight golden rules.
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
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
The myth: To lose weight, cut carbs or fatThe truth: Most get-thin-fast plans revolve around the idea that restricting your intake of one particular nutrient, usually carbs or fat, is the best way to lose weight. But the results of a 2009 New
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
If you were to ask a bunch of runners as to why they took up the sport, you would immediately get a whole load of different responses. It might be that they wanted to get fit, maybe it was to loose weight, or even because they thought
Q. Sometimes when I'm lifting weights I can feel my muscles 'shaking' and after some sessions they twitch intermittently. What is this?One of the key points here is that it is entirely normal for muscles to twitch - called fasciculation by doctors
