Question 1

how can i start a jogging program for weight loss?

Accepted Answer

Slowly: Get good shoes, check w/your doctor first, start slow and build up speed and distance, always do warm up, starching before and cool down and more stretching afterward. Watch out for cars and dogs, and be careful if you're listening to your ipod.

Question 2

is jogging good for weight loss?

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Yes: Jogging is a good way to lose weight, as long as one doesn't eat a lot of snacks, energy bars, nor drink sugared drinks while jogging. Weight will only be lost if the calories burned during jogging exceeds the calories eaten or drank by the jogger. Jogging is a medium impact sport and is good for people who don't get knee, ankle, or foot pains with running.

Question 3

does jogging twice a day help in weight loss?

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Yes: Of course!  any type of cardio workout can help with weight loss.

Question 4

why isn't my jogging resulting in weight loss?

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Jogging weight loss: Weight loss only occurs if activities burn more calories than you eat in. There is absolutely no use to exercise to lose weight unless you eat less first. If your bmi is above 26, you can cut your intake by half immediately and your body will not suffer, besides being hungry for a while till you get accustomed to less intake.
Walk 1h.D eating the same way will help lose 15.Lb/year.

Question 5

can walking the same for weight loss as jogging?

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No : Jogging will burn more fat and be a better aerobic exercise.

Question 6

how long will it take for me to see weight loss results from jogging/running?

Accepted Answer

It depends: It depends on a number of things. First it depends on your initial weight. If you're severly overweight, it may take a while before you notice a change even if you lose a few pounds. Second, it depends on your diet. If you don't watch your diet, you could end up taking in more calories than you burn. But as long as you watch your diet and continue working out, you will see an improvement.

Question 7

what are exercises to aid weight loss except running or jogging?

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Many different ways: Walking, hiking or swimming are just a few different ways.

Question 8

does jogging in hot weather increase your weight loss?

Accepted Answer

Water balance: Exercise in hot weather will make you sweat more.  This level of water loss/dehydration may give you a temporary weight loss, but this will go away after hydration.  Probably best not to overfocus on day to day/hour to hour weight, and focus on the bigger picture of your overall health: exercise (strength, endurance, flexibility), diet, hydration, stress reduction, etc.

Question 9

i am over. weight and need program. for. weight. loss?

Accepted Answer

Diet: Mediterranean diet and an hour daily of exercise.

Question 10

is there a number one doctor-recommended program for weight loss?

Accepted Answer

Weight Loss Program: Plan to lose no more than 2 pounds per week.  have a no carb breakfast such as eggs and lowfat cottage cheese a high-protein glucose control drink, such as boost or glucerna for lunch and a low-fat dinner.  walk 6 miles or run 3 miles per week and do a muscle toning routine as shown here: http://youtu.Be/awlfaalr_e8.

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