want to start running/jogging

[BikingNurse]

Thanks Ladies!!
OK I understand, I won't really lose "weight" but will it help get rid of the fat atleast?? I know I need to do some serious core training.

I really want to be able to do 5ks and eventually 10ks

Bike Chick, actually, i believe our High School offers a swimming course for people who want to Tri. I would love to tri. I like pushing myself to my limit. and I really revel in accomplishing things. thats my next step.

[GLC1968]

Personally, I find that running does help my weight loss way more than cycling. But then, I'm conditioned to cycling...running is harder for me. I think the benefit is doing something that is a challenge. Swimming makes me the hungriest of them all!

I also recommend a couch to 5K plan to get started. And if you are getting a stitch in your side, SLOW DOWN...you are going too fast (unless you are racing in which case, I think you just suck it up ).

[nscrbug]

Personally, I find that running does help my weight loss way more than cycling. But then, I'm conditioned to cycling...running is harder for me. I think the benefit is doing something that is a challenge. Swimming makes me the hungriest of them all!

I also recommend a couch to 5K plan to get started. And if you are getting a stitch in your side, SLOW DOWN...you are going too fast (unless you are racing in which case, I think you just suck it up ).

X1000!!!! I swam 2,500 meters this morning (after my gym workout), and when I got home from the pool, I practically tore my kitchen apart looking for anything and everything edible!!!

But I am usually famished after any kind of strenuous exercise...be it biking, swimming, gym, running, whatever...I need food right away. Hmmm...might explain why I seem to hang on to the pounds I'm trying to shed.

[trista]

You can most certainly get fit and lose weight with running. It's like any exercise program though - you have to work hard, eat right, and change up your routine keep your body from getting in an exercise rut.

Personally, I find that running does help my weight loss way more than cycling. But then, I'm conditioned to cycling...running is harder for me. I think the benefit is doing something that is a challenge.

Yes, this! The more you challenge your body and change things up, the more results you will see. I personally feel like that's the biggest key to weight loss and fitness. Though I do agree that diet is of course very important, I totally disagree that it's 80%. In my own personal experience, it's more like 40 or 50%, maybe even less. But, I think it really depends on the person and your routine.