You are eating healthy running two miles a day for three weeks and havent lost weight why?

Answer 1

In order to lose 1 lb. a week, you must burn 3,200 calories more than you eat. A 190 lb. man, running a 10-minute mile (6 mph), burns a total of 287 calories -- more if you weigh more or run faster, less if you weigh less, run slower.

That is a total of 2009 calories a week. If you kept your calorie intake the same as it was pre-running, you would lose about 2/3 lb. a week overall.

However, keep in mind that when you begin an exercise program you begin to build additional muscle. Muscle weighs more than fat, and the initial gain may result in a net gain in weight in the beginning, that will eventually level off.

The important thing is that you are exercising, improving your circulation and overall health and feeling of wellbeing. If you want to accelerate the weight loss, you can cut back on some fats or sugars to reduce your calorie intake a bit. Even a hundred calories less a day equals a pound a month. However, more than 4-5 lbs a month is probably excessive.

We also suggest that you give yourself a couple of days off a week. A program of run three, off one, run three works well if your schedule is that flexible. Otherwise, run three, take a day off, run two, take another day to fit into a 7-day cycle. Your body needs time to rebound, and your knees and tendons will thank you for the rest in later years, if not immediately.

There is no such thing as a free lunch, nor free weight loss. Assuming that you continue to exercise and watch your diet, you will blossom with good health and, eventually, will lose the weight you want to lose. But think of how good it is making you feel at the present moment. Aiming for goals in the future is fine, but enjoy what you're getting out of your program today, and know that you are doing exactly what you need to be doing for better health.