text: Breathing will definitely help you make your jogging easier, but if you're not struggling with any limitations based on your breathing (i.e. I wanted to run 20 more minutes, but I got the most horrible sideache!) than this is very likely not the problem.\n\nLosing weight is the most complicated simple equasion there is.  To lose 1 lb of weight a week you have to cut 500 calories per day either through diet or exercise, or ideally a combination of the two.  500 calories x 7 = 3500 calories (1 lb of fat).  Do you keep track of how many calories you take in?  If not, that might be a good thing to start.  You might be taking in more calories than you realize causing you to maintain your current weight, but not lose any. \n\nYou also might want to try adding in some strength training.  Cardio's great, but it will only get you so far. Every pound of muscle you gain can increase the number of calories you burn by as many as 30 a day.\n\nWhen you first start lifting weights, the best way to measure progress is by how your clothes fit. Muscle is heavier than fat. So, when you begin, the scale may not budge, or it may even go up a few pounds. Don't panic! Muscle takes up less space than fat, making you look smaller. The first changes you'll probably see will be in your waistline and clothing sizes. The scale will catch up.