As some of you know I had a difficult day yesterday with doubts setting in after some unhelpful comments made to me by friends. So this morning more determined than ever week 2 completed and 10000 steps all done before 9am and I feel great. So thank you all for your support yesterday x
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Well done ! 👏👏
Tasha99Graduate
Can’t believe your friends have been making unhelpful comments! Use that as your motivation instead! Well done. You’re doing fab 💪🏽
Jude1963Graduate
We’re all backing you! Well done! 👍🏼
Thank you Jude1963 I am determined and loving it ..by the way not sure of the significance of 1963, but it was a good year !
The year I was born of course!!
Teehee ..me too! X
So you’re not an old lady yet!!
I remember the bad winter of 1963, the deep snow hung around for weeks, great fun for me a 7 year old!😁
Yes I was born in that February. Always loved snow. Maybe that’s why!!
Me too - we walked on the frozen lake in St James' Park - never be allowed nowadays!!
JoP61Graduate
That is so brilliant - bounced back with style and finesse! That'll show 'em! Why don't you ask your friends how many steps they did before 9am!! Very well done on completing Week 2. Happy running and keep posting xx 🏃♀️🏃♀️🏃♀️👏👏👏
Wow, that’s impressive. Give yourself a clap on the back. I was looking for a post to motivate me to get up and get out for my run. You’ve done
that for me, thank you. Out I go!
Thank you, it means a lot to motivate someone as everyone on here has motivated me
The best way to get revenge is to prove people wrong. U have inspired me- all before 9am! You are a super-trooper! Keep going.
Thank you and it has certainly even more determined
Jell6Graduate
Well done, over 10000 steps and 5x exercise achieved and it's only Friday. Hanging my head in shame......😐
davelinksGraduate
Good stuff! Remember to stretch well after your excercise, it'll help minimise any aches/soreness.😊
Yes thats interesting, I'm just getting some pain to front of left ankle, will look to do some proper stretches. I have neglected that so far
18WindmillGraduate
Well done lovey. Good on you for keeping going and doing it before 9am!! 👍👍👍
I shall keep on going thanks to all you lovely people x
lagatachocolateGraduate
Wow, that’s impressive; well done 👍🏽
Thank you ..my version of revenge, I will do this and show them.
Cwtch2018Graduate
Well done you xx
Melo_smilesGraduate
Fantastic! Well done 👏👏 I was still in my pjs at 9am 😂😂
Im definitely a morning person, Ive already sussed that out that i exercise and/or run better in the morning
I usually like to run just after the school run and agree definitely feels better to run in the morning. Yesterday I ran once my husband was home from work which took a bit of motivation, thankfully once I was out the door I was ok 😊
HeatherEmGraduate
1963 was an absolutely vintage year!!! When I told my 2 bezzies that I had started the program the slim one that walks her dog for two hours a day said fantastic go for it. The fatty one with diabetes said 'soooo bad for the knees'. Says it all really... .So glad that you have had a better day and wow what a day!! Fantastic achievement.
Thank you, it is very interesting, I wasn't prepared for friends actually having an opinion about my health campaign, I hope I am always positive and encourage my friends in whatever they wish to achieve.
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I always think it's a form of control - like the partner who buys you doughnuts when they know u r trying to lose weight. I think if people r unfit or overweight they feel threatened when u start doing what they know they should be doing.
very good point and very true
GoGo_JoJoGraduate
Brilliant! You're doing fabulous 👏👍😁🌻
They’re jealous! The green eyed monster!
I tentatively told a friend, that I now did a ‘little running’. She reacted by giving me a silence, then sternly told me she couldn’t run, as she’d had a hip operation. Whew!
They’re not used to this new you! Well, keep at it- hey let’s go and bug them all!
See you around fellow runner!
Dint take any notice of negative comments...just do your own thug and enjoy how positive it makes you feel.
Well done...
Oops....end of a busy day spelling mistakes......
ElizaMaiGraduate
Keep going you’re doing great 👍
I found the 1st 4 weeks the hardest x I still find the 1st 5mins are me finding my pace then off I go🏃♀️🏃♀️🏃♀️
People made comments to me too! Just made me have a I will show you attitude 😉xxxx
TailChaserGraduate
Good on you!! I think your ‘friends’ might have done you a favour after all 🏃♀️🏃♀️🏃♀️🏃♀️👍👍👍
They certainly have, I will do this 
You will 👍
BeestonbabeGraduate
Hi
I am in the 1963 club too! Well done for staying positive. I have just completed week 1 today, and people like you are a great source of inspiration to me. Thanks and keep posting 🏃🏻♀️
Obviously a very good year lol, well done and congratulations on having completed week 1. We will do this
Well done you! You are an inspirational woman, taking control of your health and losing all that weight. Not easy! And now running - I have found it requires a surprising amount of courage.
It is odd how friends (sometimes well-meaning) can make these kind of comments that are SO unhelpful. For the moment, I have only told my closest friend that I am doing this because I don't want to risk anyone making a comment that doesn't help. These may not be mean but might actually be discouraging, even if they are perfectly pleasant. And I don't want anyone keeping tabs on me. This forum is a better way to get the support and encouragement I am sure to need, I think.
All the best for your runs, Wonder Woman 😊👏!
Thank you, it really is the support on here that is getting me through something I didn't believe could be possible. Isn't it sad that people can be discouraging without even realising it. Here I am in middle of week 4 and loving it. Luckily I live in a remote area so I can get out and run ridiculously early to avoid anybody at all, that is quite sad in itself but I am still building confidence and trying to believe I can do this. Keep going and post on here regularly, if something has not gone so well everyone picks you up and if things have gone super they are all clapping you on from cyberspace ..this is a marvellous place. Look forward to hearing your adventures x
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