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Reader To Reader: Getting over an eating disorder
By Jane Hoskyn on 02/02/2007 17:28:22
One RW member is frightened that she'll gain weight if she eats to fuel her running. Here's how you responded
We all know that running can help us control our weight, improve our fitness and, crucially, make us feel better about ourselves. But all these things are complicated when you're suffering or recovering from an eating disorder. This week's question
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Loss Highway
By Jane Unger Hahn on 22/09/2003 17:03:08
Three no-diet plans for getting a bit thinner, a lot healthier and fit enough to run a marathon
Numbers dont lie. That clock hanging above the finish line tells you exactly how your race went. Just as the figures on your bathroom scales tell you precisely where you stand in the battle of the bulge.And no matter what those contrived weight
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Portion Sizes Explained
By on 25/11/2009 11:14:50
Triathletes are pretty clued-up about numbers, from weights lifted to miles completed. But when it comes to keeping track of how many calories we consume, and the sizes of our portions, most of us are way off
Medical Association (JAMA) also found that we may be treating ourselves to more than we should. It indicated that people typically eat 92 per cent of any food they serve themselves, so as portion sizes creep up, so does our weight. Here are a few
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Q+A: Why have I got an ever-expanding waistline?
By Liz Applegate on 13/02/2006 12:51:44
Our experts answer real-life questions
Q My weight, diet and running habits have not changed for 20 years but my waistline has grown steadily. What’s going on? AEven runners who stay in top shape as they age may see their waistlines expand because of declining levels of “youth
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Diet Hard
By Andy Blackford on 04/09/2003 15:29:06
Abstinence. Detoxification. Self-denial. Makes you sick, doesn't it?
In the past, I believed that a successful New Years resolution was not to set ones sights too high. Last year, for instance, I resolved to stop sleeping with Kate Moss. I also promised myself that I wouldnt accept any more leading roles in major Hollywood movies. It was fine: ...
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Runner's World Calorie Calculator
By Runner's World on 25/11/2007 10:10:43
Discover how many calories you burnt on your last run with this interactive calculator
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Q+A: How can I change? I'm 40 and a physical wreck
By Bud Baldaro on 09/09/2002 17:45:51
Our experts answer real-life questions
Q At my best I am your average physical wreck of a 40-year-old, looking to get fit. I’ve quit smoking, and I want to reach a level of fitness higher than I’ve had at any age. So I’ve started running to lose some weight. I’m finding it hard, I only
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Q+A: Does a faster runner burn more calories?
By Peta Bee on 09/09/2002 17:45:51
Our experts answer real-life questions
, height and weight. A 64kg man, for instance, has a BMR of about 1550 calories, while a 64kg womans BMR is around 1400 calories.As you lose weight, your BMR drops. This effectively means that you have to exercise harder and longer to burn the same number
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Q+A: I'm heavy. I'd like to run more than 20 mins
By Alison McConnell on 09/09/2002 17:45:51
Our experts answer real-life questions
and to lose three and a half stone more. At the moment I always seem to be out of breath will it ever get any easier? A Im delighted to hear that youve quit smoking and lost so much weight; in terms of your long-term health, this will prove to be the best
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Diets On Trial (Preview)
By Alison Hamlett on 28/09/2006 16:22:08
Not all fashionable diet books are flawed - here's our digested read of the best
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
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