Can I lose weight with just jogging?

[Anonymous]

And eating healthy of course.

I don't want to sign up to the gym because I won't have time to go. And I don't have a car. So I kind of want to try to go jogging near my house.

As for food, I'm a vegetarian but I don't eat so healthy. No I don't stuff my face with greasy foods but I do eat a lot of carbs.

I Haven't gained any weight in a long time. I've been the same for over 5 years. I weigh 215. If anything, my weight will fluctuate between 214-217 lbs. I don't have any health problems and its not like I have trouble walking and doing things. But now I kind of want to build more stamina and lose some weight. I know I won't be thin since my family is curvy and have broad hips and big boobs but I just care about getting rid of my stomach fat and all other unnecessary fat on my body.

Is jogging an effective way to lose weight? And what are foods I can eat and snack on during the day? I work all day and go to school so I can't just go home and cook something.

And also how long until I see results? Like an estimate so I don't get discouraged.

[beastman88]

sure you could. I recommend walking to start off with. brisk walking is good. I was 260 pds last year iam 185 right now. I just bike/walked it off, and did pushups and exercises like that. I don't like jogging or running.

[Asker]

Wow. Congrats. :D

Yeah that's true. Ill start with walking since I don't really like to run or jog either. Did you change your eating habits too?

[beastman88]

sure did, I try to eat a lot of fiber, fruit, veges, meat, eggs, balanced diet. don't get discouraged, just keep your head in the game. you'll do great. if I can lose weight anybody can. I was getting pretty bad there. I had back and knee problems. now I feel great, best shape I've been in 4 years. since I was about 19. give it a year id say to see results, your height is also a factor for visual result

[Asker]

I see. I have no health problems so nothing should prevent me from exercising. Well I'm really short. I'm 5'1". I am evenly distributed so I have big thighs, big hips, arms, boobs, etc. And I think my bones are kind of thick too.

[beastman88]

for 5'1 you should be around the 100-110 pd region. just like me iam 5'8 I should be around 150-160

[beastman88]

too much carbs isn't good, eat more veges and protein. protein is important. everything is important but too much of one thing isn't good. goota have everything in equal portions

[Asker]

Yeah I'm going to try to cut back. I've been eating a lot more fruits these past few weeks. I don't really like veggies but I'll try find ways to incorporate them into my meals. As for protein, I don't eat meat so I Kind of have to find something else to get my protein from.

[beastman88]

almonds, legumes, beans, oats just some protein ideas

[Anonymous]

Jogging will not do. You should definitely join a gym.

[harveykinkle]

Absolutely! I've lost over 75 pounds from it! Distance running though so I do go for quite awhile.

It's awesome too because you'll eventually get addicted to it. Runners high DOES exist :)

[Anonymous]

you need to eat healthy that is so important... veg. is a goog start have you thought about vegan? and even better raw vegan.. look into it...

[Asker]

Well I've been vegetarian for 7 years and I was eventually planning to go vegan eventually but I'm not ready yet.

[Opinion Owner]

that's great, you don't have to be 100% I am not but I understand the bad health effects of meat and diary and I try to eliminate as much of it as I can from my diet, when I do have those foods they make me feel sick and not vibrant/alive. I eat a lot of mono fruit meals and fruit smoothies, that's the majority of my diet and I am in good shape and always bouncing off the walls with energy.

[Asker]

Well I can try to cut back on the dairy. I don't drink cow milk anyway. I drink soy milk. Sometimes when I eat something that is very creamy and milky, my stomach hurts really bad so I guess it wouldn't be such a bad idea to avoid those kind of foods. :D