Description: Planning ahead, 7 common fat-loss mistakes, real-life weight loss: learning curve and puma racing calendar…   –   Whatever your reason for slimming down – whether it’s health concerns, or a simple desire to love your reflection in the mirror – running, combined with a balanced diet, is one of the fastest ways to do it. The Runner’s World editors make it easy for you to add distance safely, sidestep injuries, train for your first race, and make healthier food choices (and lip-smacking, low-kilojoule meals). In Run Your Butt Off we answer all your running and slimming-related questions, and share inspirational stories from our Run It Off Club’s biggest losers.