A bit of help please...

[BaggieGibbo]

I have got up to W5R1 in the programme this morning, and whilst I can feel the difference in my stamina I am a bit disappointed in any significant changes to my weight. I have been much more careful with my diet and cut out a lot of the bad stuff yet I have only lost 2 lbs over the last 4 weeks, bearing in mind I am probably about 5 stone overweight! I understand that muscle development will counteract weight loss to some extent but I don't feel like things are moving quickly enough in this aspect.

Can someone with more knowledge in this area than me offer any ideas please? Or is there anyone else who has experienced something similar?

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate]

Keep going BaggieGibbo...as you get further into the program and the runs become longer..thats when you notice you are firming up and losing some weight hopefully. Once you can run for 30 mins (and you will) you will notice a difference.

Changes in your stamina means you are getting fitter. Keep going with the healthy eating and running and you will be leaner soon too😊x

[BaggieGibbo in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

Thank you. I guess I just need to be a bit more patient!

[Bobbylou]

Have you're measurements changed any? Jogging / running is supposed to be really good for toning.

If you're looking to lose weight - as well as the healthy eating you might also need to do different workouts on your non running days too.

I'm 2 stone overweight - just started wk 3 and planned to add at some other exercises to my week.

Have you tried MyFitnessPal - they've got a really good community!

Good luck!

[Bobbylou]

P.s Huge Congrats on getting to week 5!!! Think back to day 1 and all you have already achieved!

👍👍👏👏👏👏👍👍👍

[MarkyD Graduate]

You're burning about 200 calories each run during the first few weeks. One piece of toast. Running in itself is not going to help you lose weight. Most folks here who have lost weight will achieve it through C25K, some form of calorie-controlled diet and increasing focus on their wellbeing. Once you can run for 30 minutes or an hour, the calories expended running will start to have some effect.

[BaggieGibbo in reply to MarkyD]

Thanks for your comment.

[Ahmeek2016]

Hi BaggieGibbo Have you found healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh... yet? You may find it helpful, I certainly do

Have a lovely evening

[BaggieGibbo in reply to Ahmeek2016]

Thanks for this. That's a great help. Sorry for the slow reply.

[Gillma Graduate]

Interesting query! Especially as i am 'looking forward' to week 5 next week. I think I am changing shape slightly, not losing weight. At first I got very hungry and tired (and anxious? And sleepless? Related? Who knows) and am now craving food less and feeling full of energy and am less anxious and sleepless. So all I know is I'm doing something different and getting different results.. Cant draw a straight cause and effect line - yet. guess all this might change again. Good luck - stay curious, I say.