Jogging & weight loss

deh983

Hi all & thanks for reading. First time poster here so go easy

So started a couch25k programme after Christmas & can nw run 5k in just over 30 mins. Delighted with myself to be honest & I really enjoy it. I do it 3 times a week. I eat healthy. Most meals are made from scratch with the odd treat obviously. I have a sweet tooth so would have something sweet everyday. Now this could be just a square of chocolate most days so not overly indulgent.

The problem??......... I have not lost 1lb!!! I can feel that I’ve lost inches & toned but the scales has only went one way & that’s up!!!!

I’ve had 2 kids in last 4 years and cannot get rid of the mum tum at all.
I thought the jogging would help me loose a few lbs & then start toning but nowt so far.

Could I have some advice,help,tips please.

Many thanks in advance xx

Dtp1979

Count your calories and eat less than you need. It’s as simple as that. Just because you’re eating healthy doesn’t mean it’s low in calories.

Bassfish

deh983 wrote: »

Hi all & thanks for reading. First time poster here so go easy

So started a couch25k programme after Christmas & can nw run 5k in just over 30 mins. Delighted with myself to be honest & I really enjoy it. I do it 3 times a week. I eat healthy. Most meals are made from scratch with the odd treat obviously. I have a sweet tooth so would have something sweet everyday. Now this could be just a square of chocolate most days so not overly indulgent.

The problem??......... I have not lost 1lb!!! I can feel that I’ve lost inches & toned but the scales has only went one way & that’s up!!!!

I’ve had 2 kids in last 4 years and cannot get rid of the mum tum at all.
I thought the jogging would help me loose a few lbs & then start toning but nowt so far.

Could I have some advice,help,tips please.

Many thanks in advance xx

Not much advice to offer besides following the normal paths of tracking your food etc. But besides that, well bloody done. You're running 5k three times a week, cooking healthy food from scratch while having two smallies at home. Even if the weight isn't falling off, you've got really positive healthy habits that will keep you healthy and set good examples for your kids! Well done.

mloc123

30 minute run probably burns 300 kcal, so 900 a week if you run 3 times. It would take 4 weeks to lose a single pound from that excercise alone... And that assumes that after you get in from your run you eat no extra food.

deh983

Bassfish wrote: »

Not much advice to offer besides following the normal paths of tracking your food etc. But besides that, well bloody done. You're running 5k three times a week, cooking healthy food from scratch while having two smallies at home. Even if the weight isn't falling off, you've got really positive healthy habits that will keep you healthy and set good examples for your kids! Well done.

Ah thank you for that I’m trying my best anyway and that’s all I can do

Twenty Grand

deh983 wrote: »

Ah thank you for that I’m trying my best anyway and that’s all I can do

After Christmas was only 6 weeks ago.
Don't trust the scales, trust the mirror and how your clothes fit.

Wesser

Weight loss is all about what you eat and very little about exercise