Just started

[sarahspain]

Just Started the Couch to 5k app and suprised how much I like it I have done 2 runs so a long way to go, wat to get fitter ad lose weight. ave people found they ave lst weight with this?

[Biscuit0107 Graduate]

Hi Sarah, well done for starting the programme and watch out.... Running is addictive 😀 Personally, I don't think just completing c25k will result in weight loss but it does generally encourage people to focus on what they are eating... I'vye lost 2 stone so far, with a stone to go and that's mainly by cutting carbs. The running has made sure I'm more toned, given me back a waist and lifted my butt!! Good luck with the programme and keep us posted x

[sarahspain Graduate in reply to Biscuit0107]

Thank you for replying

[Irish-John Graduate]

You know what - that is a beautiful smile at the start of this programme and I can't wait to see the one when you graduate

Losing weight - I quit trying to do that a long time ago. I have little willpower and an aversion to the hard work of finding or cooking 'good healthy' food.

So - just ran. This programme was NOT something I ever dreamt of being able to do beyond the first week or two (read my early posts if you want to see what I mean )

After a few weeks I started seeing the difference body-wise. Looked FAR better than I had before. I was still eating crap and had no intention of taking on 'another challange' while trying the running lark.

However - three months later I have lost over ten pounds without dieting - but I find I have far less craving for junk food or just eating when bored or anything.

I feel so much better physically and mentally that I am not really bothered shoving food down me as much as I used to.

So - I guess what I am trying to say is, from what I have read here running is not a 'magic wand' to lose weight and there are probably more efficient ways to do so, but it sure makes you look and feel better overall while you gradually slim down

Anyway - I do hope you stay and run with us. We may run on our own but we never run alone here

And god do I want to see what your smile looks like at Graduation

Best wishes

[sarahspain Graduate in reply to Irish-John]

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