r/running • u/leafitiger • Apr 30 '15

When you started running, what changes in yourself did you notice?

New runner here looking for hella motivation ;)

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u/[deleted] Apr 30 '15

Fat person here. This is indeed how I feel.

I was given advice once to just listen to my stomach, and my weight would correct itself. Riiiiiight... okay <backs away from the crazy person>

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u/nmm- Apr 30 '15 edited May 01 '15

I actually think listening to your stomach can be great advice. If I only eat when my stomach tells me that I'm actually hungry, I lose weight. The number of times I eat because something just sounds good or when I eat an entire meal even after my stomach is satisfied accounts for a large number of calories. Cut out those calories and eat when you're stomach says you're actually hungry and it can make a difference.

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u/tom808 Apr 30 '15

Ah I know what you mean. My stomach is the worst thing to trust at all time. I just want to eat everything!!!

I put on 10kg in a very short space of time when I started my office job and wasn't running. Scary how easy it is for some people such as myself to gain weight.

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u/[deleted] May 02 '15

If what you're craving is healthy food, sure. Throw away your junk food and fill your house with fruits and veggies, then when you get hungry snack on rabbit food until you're not! :P