Weight loss

[Beashton]

Has anyone seen a change in weight since starting this programme?

[Rignold]

The people who have been in calorie deficit while doing the programe will have seen a weight loss. The people who went into caloric surplus by eating more becaus ethey are running will have seen a weight gain.

[Tasha99 Graduate]

Got to diet really

[Ripcurlrana71]

I’ve had a lot of celebration cakes with all the graduations - so yes but in the wrong way ☝️!! 😂😂😂 (just kidding)

[kennyr]

I totally cut out sugar 8 weeks ago and if it has more than 5g per 100g I just don't eat it. I lost nearly 2 stone before starting the C25K so I will be interested to see what difference that makes to weight loss

[Fimoo Graduate]

Combined with a healthy diet cutting out junk and using myFitnessPal to track and keep to a daily deficit of about 500 calories, I'm at a loss of 22.5lbs since starting C25k in April. I graduated on Friday but it took me a bit longer than 9 weeks due to some reruns and life getting in the way.

[BaddieThePirate Graduate]

Nope. I was hoping my jeans might get slightly looser but they haven't. I don't have scales so can't be 100% sure. I've been starving and had to eat lots of ice-cream due to the weather. I did improve my diet too (except for the ice-cream). I'm not really carrying much extra, I'm just out of shape.

[Kat_Mc12]

Me but I've been following a diet plan as this was my aim to loose weight and tone up

[Cazzajambo]

I have but I have bn very strict maybe too strict with what I eat. I've went from dress size 16 in feb to 10/12 now and people say I'm half the size I used to be ( fat all my life) I have cut out crisps n chocolate on an every day basis I still have treats but don't eat the whole big bar of chocolate but should have taken weight loss slower n I might not have so much saggy skin now.

[ccarter100 in reply to Cazzajambo]

Don’t let the nay-sayers get you down. Keep up your program and your runs. Everything will tighten up!

[Cazzajambo in reply to Cazzajambo]

I should add too that since Jan I started a Hitt workout and have long walks everyday and totally turned my sitting in sofa live around being more activie

[BaddieThePirate Graduate]

Maybe it'll come. If you increase your strength (ie build more muscle) you'll burn more fuel. I find doing jobs like decorating makes me lose weight just because I'm too busy and too covered in paint to stop and snack. I also once lost an inch round my waist learning how to salsa.

[Dralimc Graduate]

Absolutely! Everyone says how much weight I’ve lost and I’ve put on half a stone!!!!!!! 😭😂

[F4TMAN]

I'm dropping weight at just over 1kg/week but this is more to do with diet than exercise.

[SHBWY Graduate]

I agree with ccarter100. Keep running and you will tone up.

[Dee2609 Graduate]

Yes I’ve lost 10.7kg in 11weeks. Stalled just before graduation because of injury so still one run to go and haven’t run for 2 weeks. Also gave up bread and have been eating more healthily. Half way to my target weight! Xx

[DeterminedBear Graduate]

I've reduced my calorie intake to 1200 daily from around 1400-1500 and have lost 16lbs by combining this with running. Hasn't felt like I have had to make any sacrifices and in fact am not long in from sharing a t-bone steak. When I put so much effort/determination into running, it seems easier for me to eat healthily and I still have what I enjoy in moderation. Interestingly, after a run I often am not even hungry and have to make sure I eat dinner.

[Beccym Graduate]

You might not lose weight but your body shape may change

[sallenson Graduate in reply to Beccym]

I'd like my body shape to change to something like, well, George Clooney I guess. Is that a realistic goal?

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Some do some don't... but they do get fitter.. and feel better and they can run

[NJGam Graduate]

I prefer to measure rather than weigh myself these days. I look and feel so much better than I did when I was at a lower weight but not running. I try and do some tummy toning exercises now as well. My advice is to eat as healthily as you can, keep running and you will soon be seeing a difference when you look in the mirror. Bin the scales!

[Gran4z Graduate]

Yes 😎, happily weight loss, but then I had plenty to lose 🙃.

[sallenson Graduate in reply to Gran4z]

Me too! I've dropped a fair amount, but that's down to a combination of exercise (running plus) and being slightly more sensible about what I eat and how often. It's not been linear, but it coming off.