Did the weight loss from running rebound after you stopped for a while?
Disease description:
I am a 30-year-old woman who started running for weight loss. After persisting for a period of time, my weight decreased. However, recently due to a busy work schedule, I stopped running and noticed that my weight has rebounded. Will weight gained return after stopping weight loss running?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Bai Hongmei
Running is an efficient aerobic exercise that helps burn a significant number of calories. Whether body weight rebounds after stopping exercise depends on multiple factors.
After ceasing physical activity, the body's energy expenditure decreases. If dietary intake is not adjusted accordingly, body weight may rebound. Muscles are exercised and strengthened through physical activity, and muscle tissue has a higher basal metabolic rate than fat. This means that the more muscle mass one has, the more calories the body burns even at rest.
To prevent weight regain after stopping weight-loss running, it is recommended to gradually reduce the amount of exercise before completely stopping, while also adjusting dietary habits to ensure that caloric intake matches energy expenditure. One can also try other forms of exercise, such as swimming, yoga, or aerobics, to maintain muscle mass and improve cardiovascular fitness.
