My journey so far

[Notsobigdoug]

I thought I would write this in case there are any people out there thinking I CANT do that. I’m up to wk6r2. I started my journey 8th January my weight was 19.7 stone and being only 5ft10 I was/am still way over weight. I had done c25k once before and only made it to wk5 this was because I lost my job and things in life got in the way. 2 years later after joining slimming World I decided that I would try C25k again. Before my 1st run I think I was 3 weeks into slimming World I had lost 9lb. So after my 1st 3 runs which seemed to have the weather gods against me 2 runs in snow one in the poring rain. It was the dreaded Monday weighing. Thinking to my self I’m going to have a big loss this week. Low and behold I had gained half a pound. I was so disappointed that I nearly jacked the running in. The following week I managed to lose 6 and 1/2 pounds. I kept up the running and was relieved when I had the loss knowing that it had countered the gain from the week before. I kept running outside till week 5 when I decided that I wanted to join the gym again. I know that doing just the running wasn’t enough exercise for me. I sailed through wk 5 and even managed the 20min run. I will admit that my legs were sore but I kept going. I’m now on wk6r3. I decided that I would run out side again today to complete run 2, which I passed and even seem to be covering a mile in 10 mins. When my runs finish I always feel good but wish they were longer. This program is fantastic and I’m so glad I’ve kept it up and on Monday I got my 2stone sticker so since jan I’ve lost 30lb in weight. I know it’s not because of the running but I’m pretty sure it has helped me with it.

[ebcroquet]

Fantastic progress 🙌👏👍

[Ajay99 Graduate]

Thats incredible progress! You must feel amazing and so proud of yourself! I have loads to lose but I have given myself 2 years and I am not going near the scales, just seeing how my clothes feel. So far so good, I know I have lost some, I also know its slow, but thats fine. It means if I fall off the wagon for a day, I don't panic, I just get back on again. Best of luck with your journey!

[Squeakypoptest Graduate]

well done!

[triumphbabe Graduate]

I remember your post at the end of week 1 when you were so down after gaining that half a pound, so well done you for picking yourself up and carrying on. You're doing fantastically well with both the running and the weight loss. Onwards and upwards!

[Nollie26 Graduate]

Oh that’s fantastic news and so inspiring I too remember your dispair at the half pound gain and now you’re way ahead of me I’m just about to complete week 5 run 2 but each at our own pace 😊 keep up the great work and I will too 🤪

[ruralfrance Graduate]

You are doing incredibly well doug, congratulations. Think of all the health benefits. You say you wish the runs were longer! I wish I felt like that! Good luck and keep posting.

[Millsie-J Graduate]

Brilliant, well done.