I am trying to lose weight now. I lift 3 days a week and run 3 days a week. I run at just about a maximum pace possible for 20 minutes. The treadmill I run on says that I burn about 330 calories at that pace.
Now here's my question: Assuming that's true, if I were to simply consume 330 fewer calories in the day, would I end up with the same results? Is burning calories the same as not consuming calories?
Of course there are cardiovascular benefits of running, but do these benefits aid in weight loss in any way? Or is the only fat-burner, or weight loss promoting activity calorie burning?
Because damn, if just to lose 330 calories I have to work that hard.........forget it. I'd rather not eat.
-Patro
Now here's my question: Assuming that's true, if I were to simply consume 330 fewer calories in the day, would I end up with the same results? Is burning calories the same as not consuming calories?
Of course there are cardiovascular benefits of running, but do these benefits aid in weight loss in any way? Or is the only fat-burner, or weight loss promoting activity calorie burning?
Because damn, if just to lose 330 calories I have to work that hard.........forget it. I'd rather not eat.
-Patro