Week 2

[Cass606]

Hi. I am starting week 2 run 1 today. I am looking at getting fit while loosing a lot of weight for my wedding next year and just start being healthier in general.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Well done on starting, but how about forgetting about getting fit and losing weight for your wedding and substitute "the rest of your life" into that phrase instead. So many people here have discovered the joy of strenuous physical exercise later in life and realise how much life they have wasted.

I also observe so many young mothers taking their kids to school who are considerably overweight and feel that it is such a shame that they are doing such harm to themselves.

That's the end of my sermon. Good luck!!

[Cass606 in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Yeh it will be for the rest of my life not just for my wedding next year.

[Sjp183]

Well done getting week 1 under your belt. Your shape does change with running and you have a goal. Good luck 😉

[Cass606 in reply to Sjp183]

Thank you

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Hi and welcome. Well done on reaching Week 2

This is a great life changing journey you are starting on... and as IannodaTruffe says.. think of it as... for life

The programme, is not intended as a weight loss programme...Maybe take a look at Weigh Loss NHS, which many of our friends on here, post on as well

But, if you link a healthy eating regime with this steady and slow build up in exercise, you could see some every positive results...

Continue the programme, take your rest days, do other exercise on those rest days too... walking, cycling, swimming yoga..whatever you fancy. This, will help build stamina and strength.

This has to be something you really want to do...and it may not be easy, but, if you do persevere, you will feel fitter and healthier in mind and body. There is so much support on here, with advice and encouragement. We are all on this journey together, although at different stages.

So.. slow and steady, and keep posting!

[Cass606 in reply to Oldfloss]

I dont want to start a eating plan as i never stick to them and put all the weight and more back on so im doing it myself this time. Ive been eating a lot healthier and going to gym classes also. Thank you for your reply and ill defo keep on posting

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Cass606]

Not an eating plan... I really dislike the word diet or plan.. ( I don't think anyone ever sticks to them or keeps the weight off) it is the whole way you eat... The Weight Loss NHS is not a forum all about plans and diets either, it is a support for anyone who like you, wants to keep the weight off and get healthier. I know so many folk on here, who really find it useful

The whole thing becomes a lifestyle... and with this programme and the way you do eat, it can be for life.

PS

Can also save a load by not paying Gym fees too ...

[wigiwig in reply to Oldfloss]

Thanks Floss - I hadn't spotted the Weight Loss NHS site. That's really helpful. X

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to wigiwig]

You are very welcome.. I know of a lot of folk who really find it amazingly supportive and helpful..

[Whatsapp Graduate]

Good for you. Don't expect instant results though, as it is a slow and steady build to consistent running. You will have good runs and bad ones. Don't waste too much time analysing these as good or bad they all count.

If your feeling low come on here for support, and if your feeling great come on here and support others.

But as you say you have been eating healthier and you are complimenting the running with cross training which is great.

All the best for your running and your wedding!