Jogging is revered all over the world for its numerous cardiovascular health benefits. Better yet, jogging is not only good for the body, it is also great for the mind and one’s mood. The release of endorphins, the body’s “feel good” hormones, elevates one’s mood and also improves concentration levels. However, in this article we are more interested in its calorie burning attributes and how to lose weight jogging. Luckily for those who are a little overweight, jogging has been found to be one of the best exercises there is to help an individual lose weight and keep it off. However, as most joggers will tell you, jogging tends to lose some of its effectiveness over time, especially if one uses the same routine every day.

There are a number of ways which can help a person lose weight while participating in a good jogging routine. The trick is finding a plan that you think will work best for you and stick to it. You might have to tweak it here and there at times, but by using a few simple steps you should your weight slowly but steadily dropping. Here are a few suggestions on how to lose weight jogging for only 20 to 30 minutes each day.

Start by setting your weight goals. As you do, make sure that they are realistic. You will need to track and record your weight each week so as to see how you are progressing. In most cases, you should lose 1 to 2 lbs. per week should you stick to a regular jogging program. This will also be dependent on the type of diet you are on. Ensure that you get the right amounts of carbohydrates, proteins and fiber each day. Try to limit the amount of fat in your diet but do not eliminate it completely. Also supplement fibrous vegetables for some of your carbohydrates for each meal as these will make your stomach feel full which will keep you from eating more than your body really needs.

When acquiring knowledge concerning how to lose weight jogging, it is important to learn the art of varying intensity and distance as you progress with your jogging regime. Jogging for 20 minutes each day when starting out will help you drop a few pounds at first, but it loses effectiveness over time as the body gets used to the exercise. As such, you have to change your routine periodically by adding intensity as well as distance to your workout. Adding intensity will result in your body burning more calories. You can add intensity by jogging at a faster speed as your body gets in shape. You can even mix running with jogging to burn more calories.

By adding distance to your workout, you can burn more calories as well. Moreover, you could vary the route you jog for each workout by choosing to jog uphill or even up a flight of stairs. Running uphill or up an incline results in more calories being burned for each workout session. It is best to run up an incline at a good pace and then jog slowly downward to give your body a chance to cool off. Such a workout will not only burn extra calories but will also help strengthen your legs which will help you jog faster and longer.

I hope this short article on how to lose weight jogging has been helpful. Remember, you will need to find a routine that works best for you while at the same time doing the job you want it to do – dropping those pounds. It may help to find a jogging partner to encourage you as you strive to reach your Self-Growth goals. Now, find your plan, stick to it and good luck!

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Author's Bio: 

After living in Costa Rica for the last 10 years, Mr. Perry has returned to the U.S. to retire and write health related articles in his spare time. He has been an avid jogger and interested in ways to live a long and healthy life since he was a young boy.