Weight loss is a common reason to start running. And we absolutely support that idea, we support anything that gets you to start running. The conflict arises when you’re under eating and therefore comprising both your health and your enjoyment of the sport, which makes is really hard to stick to long term. And if we know anything about weight loss, it’s a long run kind of game!Luckily one of the interesting things we often see happen with runners is we start to WANT to eat better. We want to have the energy to run, to feel good and that means ensuring not just that we eat our greens, but that we truly eat enough.
Underfueling can create a lot of issues not just in your training, but your daily life and health. One of the most commonly discussed issues is the Female Athlete Triad and the loss of a menstrual cycle. But there are so many other ways your body is speaking to you.
If it’s your goal, checkout our Running for Weight Loss Guide to go about it as smart as possible.
10 Signs You’re Underfueling
Coach Amanda has worked with and brought in so many Registered Dietitains over the last 20 years to assist our athletes. And she loves the ones that know weight loss is a health goal for many, so it can’t be discounted, but needs to be handled correctly.
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