And all before 9am

[Jullaly]

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

[sarah65]

Well done ! 👏👏

[Jullaly Graduate in reply to sarah65]

Thank you, much more positive frame of mind today

[Tasha99 Graduate]

Can’t believe your friends have been making unhelpful comments! Use that as your motivation instead! Well done. You’re doing fab 💪🏽

[Jullaly Graduate in reply to Tasha99]

Thanks Tasha99 , as I said yesterday the old me would have curled up and possibly given up but it has made me more determined than ever, whats more I am thoroughly enjoying it

[Jude1963 Graduate]

We’re all backing you! Well done! 👍🏼

[Jullaly Graduate in reply to Jude1963]

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 !

[Jude1963 Graduate in reply to Jullaly]

The year I was born of course!!

[Jullaly Graduate in reply to Jude1963]

Teehee ..me too! X

[Jude1963 Graduate in reply to Jullaly]

So you’re not an old lady yet!!

[davelinks Graduate in reply to Jude1963]

I remember the bad winter of 1963, the deep snow hung around for weeks, great fun for me a 7 year old!😁

[Jude1963 Graduate in reply to davelinks]

Yes I was born in that February. Always loved snow. Maybe that’s why!!

[Jullaly Graduate in reply to Jude1963]

Well I'm a summer baby so ..dont like snow lol

[davelinks Graduate in reply to Jude1963]

My birthday is 28th Feb 1955, a good job I wasn't born on a leap year 29th or I would only be about 15!😂 Mind you, I don't feel much older than that, most of the time, especially when I get out running!😊

[ancientrunner Graduate in reply to davelinks]

Me too - we walked on the frozen lake in St James' Park - never be allowed nowadays!!

[Jen58 in reply to Jullaly]

Determined Lady Runs ?

[Jullaly Graduate in reply to Jen58]

lol quite like that Jen58

[Jen58 in reply to Jullaly]

Certainly is a better name for you , because you definitely are A Determined Lady that Runs

And tell your friends I said so 😉

[JoP61 Graduate]

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 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️👏👏👏

[Jullaly Graduate in reply to JoP61]

JoP61 thank you .. I may not have style and finesse but I am doing it, I am enjoying it and I will succeed. Thanks as ever for your support x

[JoP61 Graduate in reply to Jullaly]

It showed great style to just get up and out there this morning! xx

[RoRoMama]

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!

[Jullaly Graduate in reply to RoRoMama]

Thank you, it means a lot to motivate someone as everyone on here has motivated me

[Jullaly Graduate in reply to RoRoMama]

By the way love the koala x

[SuperMouse Graduate]

Well done you!

[Jullaly Graduate in reply to SuperMouse]

Thank you .. sometimes need to pinch myself ..im really doing this

[Hidden]

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.

[Jullaly Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thank you and it has certainly even more determined

[Jell6 Graduate]

Well done, over 10000 steps and 5x exercise achieved and it's only Friday. Hanging my head in shame......😐

[Jullaly Graduate in reply to Jell6]

Im just in the motivated frame of mind ..if it wavers even for a moment I come on here and its just amazing the support

[Realfoodieclub Graduate]

Go you, well done. That’ll show them 😀.

[Jullaly Graduate in reply to Realfoodieclub]

Thank you, and show them I will

[davelinks Graduate]

Good stuff! Remember to stretch well after your excercise, it'll help minimise any aches/soreness.😊

[Jullaly Graduate in reply to davelinks]

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

[davelinks Graduate in reply to Jullaly]

Yes, stretch the feet and toes with the legs and achilles as well, will pay dividends for your running...

[Jullaly Graduate in reply to davelinks]

will do, thanks

[18Windmill Graduate]

Well done lovey. Good on you for keeping going and doing it before 9am!! 👍👍👍

[Jullaly Graduate in reply to 18Windmill]

I shall keep on going thanks to all you lovely people x

[lagatachocolate Graduate]

Wow, that’s impressive; well done 👍🏽

[Jullaly Graduate in reply to lagatachocolate]

Thank you ..my version of revenge, I will do this and show them.

[Cwtch2018 Graduate]

Well done you xx

[Jullaly Graduate in reply to Cwtch2018]

Thank you , amazing kindness and support on here helps all the way

[Melo_smiles Graduate]

Fantastic! Well done 👏👏 I was still in my pjs at 9am 😂😂

[Jullaly Graduate in reply to Melo_smiles]

Im definitely a morning person, Ive already sussed that out that i exercise and/or run better in the morning

[Melo_smiles Graduate in reply to Jullaly]

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 😊

[HeatherEm Graduate]

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.

[Jullaly Graduate in reply to HeatherEm]

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.

[Hidden in reply to Jullaly]

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.

[Jullaly Graduate in reply to Hidden]

very good point and very true

[gwrunner18 Graduate]

Amazing. Well done 😁

[Jullaly Graduate in reply to gwrunner18]

Thank you.. I'm happy! x

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate]

Brilliant! You're doing fabulous 👏👍😁🌻

[Jullaly Graduate in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

Love seeing your name come up ..because its got graduate next to it and hopefully one that will be me ... love the support thanks x

[pampam]

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!

[Jullaly Graduate in reply to pampam]

Thanks, you are quite right, they are not used to my new found determination. Im quite taken aback that anyone would be less than positive when trying to improve health and fitness. x

[nellysmum]

Dint take any notice of negative comments...just do your own thug and enjoy how positive it makes you feel.

Well done...

[Jullaly Graduate in reply to nellysmum]

can't believe how more positive and healthy I feel even though I've only completed 2 weeks

[nellysmum in reply to Jullaly]

Your not old....go girl.

[nellysmum]

Oops....end of a busy day spelling mistakes......

[ElizaMai Graduate]

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

[Jullaly Graduate in reply to ElizaMai]

Thank you I am more determined than ever

[TailChaser Graduate]

Good on you!! I think your ‘friends’ might have done you a favour after all 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️👍👍👍

[Jullaly Graduate in reply to TailChaser]

They certainly have, I will do this

[TailChaser Graduate in reply to Jullaly]

You will 👍

[Beestonbabe Graduate]

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 🏃🏻‍♀️

[Jullaly Graduate in reply to Beestonbabe]

Obviously a very good year lol, well done and congratulations on having completed week 1. We will do this

[Leojon66]

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 😊👏!

[Jullaly Graduate in reply to Leojon66]

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