The definition of running from Merriam-Webster’s book: to go steadily by springing steps so that both feet leave the ground for an instant in each step. Jogging is slow running and while walking always one foot is on ground.
Weight loss
Running is the most effective way to reduce weight. The best way to lose weight is by increasing the number of calories you burn and reducing the number of calories you intake through food. If you burn around 3500 calories, you lose one pound of weight. You can achieve this by reducing calorie intake or increasing your activities or by both.
For a week, you consume 500 calories less or burn 500 calories by physical activities you lose one pound of weight. Losing one to one and a half pound a week is safe, healthy and suggested by most experts. Regular exercise and healthy food intake along with running is the ideal way to lose weight.
Importance of Running
For a healthy life it is important for an individual to be physically and mentally fit. Regular running helps stimulate your immune system, reduce fat, amd improve vital functioning of your body. It also helps to increase stamina, fitness and makes you feel energetic. It lowers the risk of heart attack, osteoporosis and slows down the aging process
Diet
A healthy diet is very important. Vegetables, fruits, egg, poultry, fish, whole grains, nuts and mushrooms are healthy andnutritious. Avoid taking three full meals a day as you may feel more hungry at each meal. Instead, take 5 small meals a day as you will feel less hungry and you’ll be able to control on your food intake.
Running burns more calories than walking
Compared to walking, running burns more calories. Running requires more energy than walking. These energy is produced by burning calories. The number of calories burnt while you are running comes from fat and carbohydrates and only from fat while you are walking.
