W1r2

[Scottius]

Enjoyed it. Pushed myself to 5k in 41m 35s

Im so determined

Was 31.5 stone. Currently 18st 2.5. Gym and running is tjis years target!

[Biddy62 Graduate]

Amazing transformation - well done you!! You must be very proud and determined. You will love this running lark - it's addictive. 😜

[Hidden]

I'm very, very impressed indeed. That is a great success.

Have you held onto any old clothing to compare then and now?

Could I suggest you look at my all-time-favourite Youtube running video? It's called 'running for my existence'. There are follow-up ones too - one of which is very moving when you get an update on Julia...

[Scottius in reply to Hidden]

Will take a look. Thank you very much. Trying so hard. Dropped from 58 inch waist to 40 now!

W1r3 today!

[Hidden in reply to Scottius]

No, thank YOU. It is your hard work; your determination and courage that has achieved this.

Just remember that it isn't a race and the prize at the end is the best there is - your own achievement.

We are all so very proud of you. Keep going, keep posting and we will keep supporting and encouraging you all the way.

[Funnyrunner Graduate]

That's incredible! Well done, you! Really inspiring.

[Millsie-J Graduate]

Wow that is a great achievement with reducing your weight, well done, really terrific!

Welcome to the forum. Please take a look at this as there is some great advice and info there

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Im a little confused why you are pushing yourself significantly outside of the programme requirements. As a new runner please pull back to do as the programme requires . That will help ensure you remain without overuse injury and therefore stay off the injury couch.

[Hidden]

That's a massive weight loss. you are an inspiration!

[misswobble Graduate]

Well done on your progress thus far. An amazing feat! 👍🙂

Take care though! No need to push at all. It won’t help! You will hurt yourself. Go slowly! Slow running builds legs.

This is a brilliantly successful programme but only if you are fit enough to complete it. You don’t want to get injured and be unable to finish the job.

You have to get strong before you can get fast! Not the other way about

Slow and steady! Nag nag nag 😁

Have fun! This running lark is a blast! 👍

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Great progress, but if you are doing programme, please don't push beyond the proscribed runs. Because you can do something does not mean your body is conditioned to handle it.........that is the whole point of a progressive training plan.

This runner thought he knew better healthunlocked.com/couchto5.... and lived to regret it.

There is also the issue of people posting their deviations from the plan on this forum, making a mockery of our roles as mentors, whose role is to guide others safely through the programme. For your own safety I would advise you to stick to the plan and for the safety of others, I would ask you not to post your deviations here as it may encourage others to take unnecessary risks.

This guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Take care.

[ju-ju- Graduate]

Gosh what an amazing weight loss! That’s really amazing.... huge well done. what week of the programme are you? Have you completed C25k in the past?

[Rignold]

Brilliant work, Scottius. A great inspiration

[Millsie-J Graduate in reply to Rignold]

Agreed, with regard weight loss success - very, very insirarational. Have you been using our sister forum at all Scottius , which is here, if not it may be something you are interested in:

healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh...

Always great to share healthy weight loss techniques and success, to encourage others.

[ju-ju- Graduate in reply to Rignold]

here here

[Scottius]

Thanks all. I joined the ct5k app on my phone and thought i would do a post. I did not mean to make "a mockery" of the programme or admins.

Quite harsh words from an admin to a new user on there first post.

I understand the sentiment however there is other ways to explain it. I am using the app as part of my gym routine including rowing, cycling, swimming.

Thank you to all the supportuve comments. I was 31.5 stone. Lost 10 myself by eating less crap and moderate exercise. Then in october joined slimming world and lost another 3 stone so far.

Really ramping up the exercise now to shift the last 25lbs or so.

[ju-ju- Graduate in reply to Scottius]

Wow you are amazing- happy panthering and stay posting we are all here to support you 😎

[Scottius in reply to ju-ju-]

Thank you hun. Its been a tough old ride thats for sure. Its so true thats its easier to put on than lose lol

[ju-ju- Graduate in reply to Scottius]

you must be incredibly focussed and determind to have achieved such a huge weightloss..... well done. I am in awe!!

[Scottius in reply to ju-ju-]

I had enough of been fat. Was gwtting silly.

Weight 31.5st

Waist 58

Chest 60 (5xl)

Now im

17st12.5lbs

40 inch waist

2xl teeshirts. 2xl from primark!!!!

Not been in high street clothes for my entire adult life.

Thanks for the support. Its been a tough ride but im still going strong. Lost 8.5lbs this last fortnight and achieved slimmer of the week both weeks.

This running lark is making a huge difference!

[ju-ju- Graduate in reply to Scottius]

wow!!

[Millsie-J Graduate]

Keep it slow and steady as you build those running legs and you will have similar success with these new goals Im sure. You clearly have amazing will power😀⭐️ Keep us posted on your journey!

[Scottius in reply to Millsie-J]

Thank you so much.