So I’m on W3 ......and feeling quite hungry all the time. I’m trying to be mindful of what I’m eating but I feel like I’m losing the battle, I wanted this running to help go hand in hand with my weight loss......feeling a little deflated especially as I know the runs are going to get longer and more physical!
Any advice greatly welcomed......
TIA
Upping your exercise levels can up your appetite. Go with it but keep it healthy? More fruit and veg, less crisps and pies. If only I could take my own advice!
How much water are you drinking? Thirst can masquerade as hunger - so first step might be to increase your water intake to 2L a day and see if that helps. 
Now there’s a idea, I’m defo not drinking 2L a day......maybe a glass or two at the most! I will be trying this for sure. Thank you.
As a fellow lizard, who is constantly being told off for not drinking enough liquid - this is critical especially as the weather gets warmer (we hope). Also just a tip, don’t do the glugging in say 3 or 4 half pints, it’s much better to keep sipping throughout the day and evening, so my GP told me. She said 'drink it quick it goes out quick', 'drink it slowly and steadily and it’ll make a big difference'. Which funnily enough is the same advice as the running!
Increasing your hydration is a great idea and it should be everyday not just run days. You might find you are peeing for England at the start but it does sort itself out. Anything will do but good old water is best (imho). If you get bored with it you can add lemon, cucumber or other things to flavour it.
To be brutally honest doing c25k doesn't expend that much energy so be careful with snacking. You will probably change shape though so watch out for better fitting clothes - or measure yourself.
When are you eating/exercising. It could be that changing your meal times could help, perhaps eat after you run. If it's a while from the end of running to a proper meal try having something like 100g full fat Greek yogurt (I don't touch low fat products) with a few berries (I use frozen- cheaper) or a few nuts (almonds and walnuts are good) within 30mins of finishing. Chocolate milk is good (cocoa powder and milk).
Sorry to go on. Hope you can find the balance.
What do imagine is wrong with low fat Greek yogurt, out of interest?
Flavour. I use Fage Total and unknowingly (in a rush) bought the 0%, husband served it to me (so blind tasting) and I had to check what he'd put in the bowl! I ate the rest of the tub but, to me, the flavour wasn't right. I know Greek yog isn't full of the 'extras' of other low fat yoghurts out there.
2litres is not nearly enough. 3 at a minimum
Thanks guys......you’ve all given me things to think about and try.........watch this space!!
Should I take the official Parkrun time or my own?
Ran without the app, had to guess the timings, should I repeat the run?
Getting better all the time!
Should I start again - but this time go faster?
I just felt I had to write a post as to why we all should have a pat on the back.
