About this Program:
Running is an excellent activity to burn calories, but running alone may not be enough to promote healthy weight
loss in some people. Healthier food and lifestyle choices can enhance the beginning running experience and promote
healthy weight loss. Join our new eight week program that blends calorie burning through the beginning running training
program with nutrition coaching by a Registered Dietitian. Different from your ordinary weight loss program, Running
Lite focuses on how running impacts body weight, calorie burning, hunger and appetite, and how to avoid common mistakes
beginning runners make regarding fuel and hydration choices. This is your chance to change for good!
Participant Benefits:
- 8 weekly Nutrition clinics instructed by a Registered Dietician
- 8 weekly group walk/run workout following the clinic
- CARA long sleeve running shirt
- Nutrition support via e-mail and/or phone to all program participants
- 20% off follow up consultations (after the end of the program) with the Registered Dietician
Date & Time:
Thursdays at 6:00PM September 27 - November 15
Location:
115 W. Chicago Ave. - 4th Floor
Chicago, IL 60610
Fees:
CARA Member - $120
Non-Member - $150
CARA Member & Previous Participant of CARA's Beginning Running Program - $100
Weekly Objectives for Running Lite:
- Determining a healthy body weight for runners. Participants would estimate Body Mass Index, and measure waist circumference and body fat for the purpose of establishing a weight goal.
- Hunger and appetite changes in runners. Participants will learn how a running program impacts hunger and appetite, along with strategies for controlling hunger and appetite.
- Factors impacting body weight of runners. Changes in glycogen storage, muscle mass and body water are positive factors as one becomes active, but these factors can increase weight in runners. A discussion of realistic weight change and body fat changes will help the participants understand their day to day scale weight.
- Calorie balance for runners. Participants will learn how running impacts resting energy needs (basal metabolism) and how many calories they need to expend to lose weight. This is especially important for beginning runners who are expending fewer calories than they think.
- Hydration choices for runners. Hydration is a concern for any runner. Participants will learn how much fluid is needed daily and how to make calorie-wise beverage choices.
- Fuel for weight-conscious runners. Participants will learn to make healthier food choices by focusing on nutrient density and portion control. Weekly goals: (1) balance food choices to include all food groups, (2) compare portions eaten to daily goals, (3) increase calories burned.
- Running Safety (Bill Fitzgerald).
- Celebrating success. Change is a process that requires short-term goals and rewards. Participants will celebrate their successes to date set new goals for improving their health and running program.
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