Losing weight involves burning more calories than you consume on a daily basis. Combining regular running sessions (at least 3 a week) with a sensible diet can be a really efficient way to burn body fat and lose weight. Eat plenty of complex carbohydrates such as whole grain bread, cereal, bananas and potatoes, as this will give your body the fuel it needs to run regularly.
The amount of times a week you run will have a major effect on how much weight you lose. Running once a week is fine if you purely want to build up fitness over a long period of time, but it won't lead to consistent weight loss. Aim for between 3 and 4 running sessions or week and have rest days in between each run. Resist the temptation to rapidly increase your calorie intake with high fat foods in order to compensate for the extra calories you will burn through exercise, this can actually lead to you putting weight on. Running regularly in the early days (even when you really don't want to) will help to reinforce your new running habit. Make running a priority and think of it as a positive change to your lifestyle rather than a chore or punishment.
Keep your runs fresh and interesting by varying your routes, while taking in some beautiful scenery. Run through the park, at the beach or around a lake. Drive your car to a natural beauty spot, then get out and enjoy an awesome run in breath-taking surroundings. Running is a great way to relieve stress and promote mental well-being. It can be really invigorating, a good run will leave you feeling great.
If your main reason for running is to lose weight then you need to really be pushing yourself, once you have sensibly built up your stamina and fitness. Running for periods of time at a high intensity (in the fat burning zone) will burn more calories quickly, compared to leisurely jogging. Try adding some sprints to your running session, this will also add muscle mass and speed up your metabolism. Running at a higher speeds for regular intervals (known as interval training), during your regular running session will soon have you burning that belly fat.
Running releases feel-good hormones to your brain and can become an infectious habit. Run with your hands by your hips and keep good form by jogging with your back straight. Always warm up with 5-10 minutes of brisk walking prior to running and conclude each run with light jogging followed by gentle walking, which allows your heart rate to return to normal. Push yourself hard, but always listen to your body and react accordingly. If you want to lose the beer belly, then regular running combined with a sensible diet will take you far on your weight loss journey.
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