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Running and Weight Loss

Running is not only excellent exercise, it's an efficient way to burn calories and lose weight. Get diet and nutrition advice, healthy recipes, and all the information you need to meet your weight loss goals.
7 Ways to Boost Your Metabolism
Wouldn't it be great if you could burn more calories when you're just sitting on the couch? You can -- by improving your metabolism, the rate at which your body uses energy. Here are some simple changes you can make to help rev up your metabolism.
Tips for Healthy Weight Loss
Running is perhaps one of the most effective ways to lose weight, but that doesn't mean it's a magic bullet. Here are some of the most successful strategies for runners who want to lose weight.
Tips for Controlling Portion Size
Portion control is the key to weight loss and maintaining a healthy weight. Try some of these tips to get your portion sizes under control.
Running for Weight Loss
Many people start running because they want to lose weight. Get advice on how to successfully drop pounds through a combination of running and healthy eating.
Why Am I Gaining Weight During Marathon Training?
Some runners find that they actually gain weight during training. Learn how to avoid it.
Exercise and Weight Loss
Find out exactly why exercise is the key to weight loss.
Getting Motivated to Exercise
Staying motivated to lose weight and exercise is tough. Get tips on how to stick to your goals.
Calorie-Count
Get free weight loss tools, nutritional information, and a vibrant and supportive community to help you lose or maintain weight, safely and effectively.
4 Ways to Track Your Weight Loss Progress
The number on the scale isn't always the best measure of your weight loss success or failure. Here are some ways to track your progress.
Why You Should Start a Food Diary
Starting a food diary is possibly the most important step you can take toward developing a lifestyle that leads to long term weight loss success.
Losing Inches But Not Losing Weight?
How important is your weight when it comes to slimming down? It may surprise you to know that your scale may not be telling you the whole story. Learn a better way to get weight loss results and track your progress.
Save Calories with Food Switches
A swap here and there can make a huge difference in your total caloric intake. Consider making these switches -- they add up to thousands of calories saved!
Weight Loss Survival Skills
Weight loss is about much more than just exercise and watching what you eat. Learn some basic survival skills to stay on the weight loss track.
Avoid Holiday Weight Gain
The weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year's can be a time when training and healthy eating plans go out the window. Try to stick to some or all of these strategies to avoid weight gain during the holiday season.
Eat Healthier on the Go
You can still eat on-the-go if you're losing weight. It just takes a little planning and some smarts about ordering. Use these tips from Weight Loss Guide, Jennifer.
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