A pleasant surprise!

[simonwilliamstutor]

One of my goals from running is to lose 5kg by Christmas... so far I have only lost 1.5kg. So that is going to be quite a tough one to achieve. However, when getting dressed this morning, without noticing and without trying, I put my belt on the next notch. Hopefully it'll stay there for a while! 34 inch waist here I come!

[RibbleLady Graduate]

I haven't lost a pound and if you look at other posts about weight loss it seems to be a theme ie we don't! But most, like you, report a change in shape. I think my waist is probably more defined.....although I do fret that all this talk about fat turning into muscle is a worry.....I don't want that to happen!

Good luck and keep enjoying the running and exercise. It will pay dividends. In the end I am sure! It's got to do good somewhere!

[the_tea_fairy Graduate in reply to RibbleLady]

You won't build bulky muscle by running, it's likely to be lean and sinewy, and you're unlikely to see massive changes unless you're going far, fast or both. Saying that, I find if I do lots of hills and rough ground I get lovely toned abs & bottom (not bulky legs) 🙂

[the_tea_fairy Graduate]

Good stuff, well done. I hate monitoring weight, I think it leads to all kinds of grief. Much better to go by how you look and feel, if you can 🙂

[dawncoates34 Graduate]

Hi Simon well done for the loss so far 😁 I have found running is great for getting fitter and I love it however I have incorporated strength training and a 1500 cal eating plan to try and increase the probability of losing weight too as for many months didn't lose a pound. I'm now 1.5 stones lighter and am looking forward to seeing 11st something on the scales 😆 Good luck and keep up the good work

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well done like you that is how I noticed a change in my body , still working on that next hole though .. good luck keep at it

[misswobble Graduate]

Ah you see it slips up on you imperceptibly. Keep on running and eating healthily, plus whatever else you're doing on your non-running days, and watch the scales go down. Like anything else, it takes time so don't be in a hurry to see quick results. It's best to lose weight gradually and sensibly

Well done! You could give yourself targets and then award yourself a reward, eg new running stuff rather than food treats

[mfamilias Graduate]

Well done for the weight loss! Give yourself time. I agree that body shape can change without necessarily losing weight - it depends on what other sport you are doing, and how you are eating/drinking. I gave up alcohol for Dry January, and walked 5 km per day: the two combined resulted in 5lbs of weight loss. Then I started C25K, then running three times a week...and continued to eat properly, but ignore alcohol. Today, over 2 stone has gone. So keep it up