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[quote=Anonymous]I have recently lost about 15 pounds of fat and re-started running.  I run every day, 4 to 5 miles.  Running is great for me for cardio fitness and because I love it, but it's not a great way to lose weight.  It makes you hungry (unless you are doing hard intervals, which tend to mess with digestion and make you less hungry).

To lose fat, you need to eat less and you should consider lifting.

Also, AFAIK, 20:55 is right --- the whole "fat burning zone" idea is total crap.  It is of course more complicated that that the bottom line is that you should do what works for your lifestyle.  I like to burn calories exercising because I like to be fit and because I like to eat.  If you are only looking to lose weight, you can just eat less, although you might end up skinny and out of shape.

In terms of what to do and for how long, it depends on your schedule and your fitness level.   For a 50 mile per week runner who runs 7 minute miles or faster to burn the same calories walking would be boring as hell and take a long time, so it's more efficient for that person to run.  OTOH, if one 7 minute mile would exhaust you and mean that you could not do more, you are way better to walk or run slower.

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