Running is difficult and exhausting, but it's also very beneficial to the body. It lowers blood pressure, expands the lungs' potential, and strengthens the heart. It also raises metabolism and more often than not leads to weight loss. While the latter is a very good thing for most people, it isn't all that great for athletes who need to maintain their body weight, such as bodybuilders and football players. Thankfully, there are a few ways in which you can maintain your weight and muscles while still getting all the great benefits of running.
Create Weight Loss Challenges
Engaging in friendly competition with friends, family or co-workers can keep you motivated to lose weight. Some individuals may find that the peer pressure of a competition helps them improve their health and keep up with eating right and exercising on a regular basis. A weight loss challenge is also a good way to form a support network for those who participate so they can maintain their new lifestyle after the challenge has ended.
Motivate Someone to Lose Weight
Losing weight takes a lifelong commitment. This commitment can seem overwhelming to many. They just can't seem to lose the weight on their own. They need someone to motivate them and help them through the process. If you have a friend or family member in this boat then you might want to consider being her motivator.
Lose Weight Without Eating Healthy
Many people are interested in maintaining a healthy weight. However, diets can be boring and restrictive. Rather than starve yourself and eliminate tasty foods from your diet, consider ways to lose weight without dieting or eating healthy. The key is knowing when to eat and how much to eat.
Lose Weight on a Yeast Free Diet
Yeast-free diets, also known as candida-free diets, often are recommended for the treatment of conditions such as yeast infections and some other related problems including ringworm and skin rashes. Removing the yeast in your diet simply means removing most grains and starches. This makes the hardest part of this dietary approach more mental than anything else, since most people rely on these types of carbohydrates for the bulk of their meals. However, once you effectuate their removal, you will find that weight loss is easier than ever.