will running burn some serious fat?

[SweatChloe]

i have been running, running, running. i think i see a difference in the love handle area. any suggestions on something? if i continue running everyday, approximatly 2 miles per day, will i drop some major weight?
thanks for any input...

 

[Kid Dynamite]

Yes, if your diet is farily good. But i'm not sure what you mean by major weight.

 

[plornive]

I think you should check out this thread: http://boards.elitefitness.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=154606

 

[SweatChloe]

ok........

thanks Plorn...but i am still a little confused. I run about 2 miles a day...this is a big feat for me. i have very bad shins and me accomplishing this has made me so happy. my boyfriends said he sees a difference but who knows.
i'll be honest. i really dont eat that much. i work at the beach, so do my cardio in the morning, drink water and come home and have some fruit for lunch. then i will have some grilled chicken for dinner. i certainly dont see a difference in my thighs! : )

 

[strong island]

Run and eat a caloric deficit and you will lose WEIGHT.

But since you want that weight to be fat make sure your diet is clean. Good carbs and enough protein.

The thighs will be a problem. This where women have a high level of alpha 2 adreno receptors. It can be done but it will usually be the last to go. Basically you could have a six pack and still have fat on your thighs.

You could try yohimbine. I don't know how effective pills are but I think some on the board had decent progress with yohimburn.

read this:

www.thinkmuscle.com/articles/haycock/women-and-lower-body-fat.htm

www.yohimburn.com

 

[SweatChloe]

wow, thanks

strong island,
wow, thanks for the info!
i haven't been on the site in a while but thanks for the info.

 

[Q Modo]

- You`ll notice more weight loss in the midsection from anytype of cardio than you will on other body parts. Abdominal fat is more readily used during cardio than other fat is.

 

[anthrax]

you have to run for at least 40 minutes if you really want to burn fat

 

[rez]

well i wana know what u guys think about leg weights..

since having my wisdom teeth out i weigh 45kg, and am 5"6..so very light.
I have not been to gym for 2 weeks..and my thighs are noticeably smaller...
i want small legs! but not 'skinny fat' ones..how can i keep small thighs without them being wobbly?

 

[Q Modo]

Rez, are you female? If not, 45 kilos is too light. How old are you?

Anyway, to answer your question. Do squats and lunges. Alway include lunges or squats on your leg day. You will not get big legs overnight. As they grow, and begin to reach where you want them, you can ease off on how much weight you use, and how many sets you do untill you find the right weight, reps, and sets for mantaining them.