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Hi I'm on week 7 .. plodding my way through.. and I'm actually feeling a whole lot better for it!! I am however thinking hmmm yes I need to get to a healthy weight too! I'm currently about 8 kg to heavy.. I'm 54 and principal goal is to be healthy.. not skinny.. but I am overweight. Any tips appreciated.. I've hit a wall with this .

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C25KSal

I'm around the same age and have got a bit stuck on week 7. However I do go running with a group now instead of doing C25k on my own. I also need to lose some weight. I kind of know how to eat healthily but love my food too much :-D Happy to do this with you though and support each other?

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Tracyinchina in reply to C25KSal

Cheers.. that's a good idea. I'm a bit isolated here- I'm working in China.. lots of people run in the park but I've not seen anything organised.. it's all individuals like me with headphones on .

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C25KSal in reply to Tracyinchina

That's a shame. A running buddy might help. Maybe you could set something up?

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Hi I m Ria888 it's so true I have a Buddy /Walker/Jog/Walker it really works Traceyinchina

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Tracyinchina in reply to C25KSal

Yup but I can't speak Chinese 🙈

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Tracyinchina in reply to Tracyinchina

Thanks

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misswobbleGraduate

Just keep moving! Eat less, move more! Cut out junk food and things like bought snacky stuff and boxed cakes, ice cream. You know the sort of thing that sabotages weight loss! Cut that lot out, fizzy drinks, sugary juices, pop, takeaways etc. The fortune you save can be spent on running gear 😃

I love my food too but it's about quality not quantity. Get busy in the kitchen and you can make delicious meals and snacks . Start today and make it a habit for life 😃 It's not complicated. One pan wonders R US 🙂

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Tracyinchina in reply to misswobble

Thanks

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Curlygurly2Graduate

Don't eat your running calories in doughnuts! It's easy to think "I ran today, I can reward myself!" It doesn't work like that, and you have to run a very long way to burn off a doughnut. MW is right, no processed crap, lean meat and veg is the way to go. I particularly like beans, lots of energy for few calories.

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Tracyinchina in reply to Curlygurly2

Thanks

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agedsnailspaceGraduate

I hate counting calories (it's soul destroying!) and I do like my food, so I found the 5:2 diet where I fast 2 days a week is perfect for me. Takes a bit of getting used to, but the discipline only has to last for 1 day...

Really made a difference for me. :)

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jaynewoodbankGraduate

I'm 50 and hit a wall with weight loss too. I am eating healthily, following a weight loss plan that always used to work, whilst following a sprint triathlon training plan.

I'm wondering if it's either muscle gain or hormonal. Whichever, the weight ain't budging! I have changed shape and feel healthy, so trying not to fret. You could take body measurements instead, to see if that gives some indication of the benefits of running.

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Tracyinchina in reply to jaynewoodbank

Yup sounds familiar.. I am changing shape for sure but I suppose I expected to shift weight too with my greater attention to what I'm eating. Guess we just need to plod on my dear ... and be happy with the many positives! My blood pressure is a whole lot better too. That's something not many folks talk about but it kinda is a good indication that things are improving- no matter what the scales say! 👍🏼😊🌻

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Redbillie21Graduate

Yes, as everyone on here is telling you: if you only eat the calories your body needs, you will lose weight with this programme. The app I'm using tells me how many calories I've burnt on each run so if I only eat the recommended amount of calories for my height and weight, I will lose weight.

It takes time though so don't expect it to happen overnight 😜

I wish you all the luck in the world 🌎 And well done for doing the programme ✅

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Windswept1Graduate

nhs.uk/LiveWell/weight-loss...

try this. forum like this one too.

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