Losing weight is hard for all of us, but surprisingly it’s some of the hardest gym-hitters who struggle the most. Finding the balance between losing weight and maintaining strength and muscle mass can be a tricky business and our body’s do a surprising amount of work trying to stop us losing weight, as do we ourselves.

Running is one of the best ways to work out and get your share of Vitamin D in the winter, provided you go in the morning. Some say it is therapeutic and others just like the cardiovascular benefits it provides. It also helps clear the mind, so it is probably the best thing to do in the morning. Plus, it just gets you out of your home and that is a good thing.