If I'm looking to lose weight, how well will this workout plan work?

I have very little stamina at this point. I can run for about three blocks and then I'm tired/winded. I have to catch my breath and then I can go for about a block until I get tired again. I'm planning on running/jogging/walking for about thirty minutes in the morning every other day. As I get more stamina (I will, right?), I'll increase the amount of time and hopefully be running more than walking. I also plan on lifting some small weights at home and doing crunches to replace some of my fat with muscle. I know this won't necessarily make me lose weight but it will make me slimmer won't it? This won't be intense lifting where I'll build huge muscles, just a little since I'm pretty weak. Any suggestions/help/tips?

If I'm looking to lose weight, how well will this workout plan work?
you are on the right track. Keep the idea of crawl, walk, run since stamina is your problem you need to eat a very careful diet, cut out all refined sugar, and you need to do sprints. telephone pole distance is about right. sprint from one to the other and then walk the distance to the next, then sprint again. this will help with your explosive power. also waslk with a pack that has weight, also hills will help. there are infinite things that you can do... email me if you want to know more!!
Reply:You don't need to be out of breath in order to burn fat. You just need to get your heart rate going. You don't burn any more fat if you're blue in the face than if you're really warm and your heart rate is going. Plus, its better to work out 20 mins a day 5 days a week rather than 2 hours twice a week. I wouldn't suggest over doing anything because it will never last. You want to get into the habbit of working out so that you keep it up. Don't make it so fastidious that you get sick of it.
Reply:It's a good plan but you should consider walking at least 5 days a week. You don't have to run. In fact if you much overweight it would be best not to run until you get lighter. Less chance of damaging your knees and hips that way. Walk a little further each day. You should have a goal of walking 2 miles in 30 minutes.





The small weights are a great idea. Muscle burns calories even while you sleep. So more will burn more calories. You've got to count your calories . (Calories consurmed minus calories burned) divided by 3500 = lbs of fat lost or gained for a given time period. There are 3500 calories in a pound of fat. Don't eat less than 1200-1500 calories a day that would be counterproductive. It will slow your metabolism down and you want be getting the nurtrients you need to stay healthy. Spread the same amount of food over 5-6 meals a day instead of 3 .
Reply:sounds like a nice workout plan to me. just remember to stay hydrated. and good luck.
Reply:As a runner, I know how hard it is to get started. Keep up with the running/walking combination and pretty soon you'll be able to run longer and faster. It is frustrating at first, but the results will make up for it. You will definitely get slimmer. I ran about 4 times a week (a mile or a little more) for about 2 months and I lost 15 pounds, without dieting. It's even better that you're going to be lifting weights as well. Good luck!
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Reply:That's a nice plan.





The only advice I can give off the top of my head is be sure to do many reps of the small weights. It won't bulk you up, but it will tone you.





Also, be sure to switch up your routine, so you don't get bored, and it will keep your body working, instead of getting stuck.





Good luck! Drink lots of water!