How far into the 9 weeks did people notice any weight loss or body shape change ?

[Sianie77]

Weight loss / body shape

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Some people report that they notice a slight change on their body about halfway through the course. Do realise that running won't in itself reduce weight, you also should be on a healthy diet and do other exercises on the days you don't run.

[Sianie77 in reply to AlMorr]

Thanks I’ve lost just over 4 stone over the last year due to healthy eating and lots of exercise . However, I’ve been stuck at the same Weight and dress size for the last 3 months so I thought I’d give running a go now that I’m fitter ,to see if it will kick start my weight loss again ! 🤷🏻‍♀️

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate in reply to Sianie77]

Good news from you Sianie, I hope your 🏃running will help you further to reduce your weight to what you wish it to be 😊losing 4 stone over the last year is excellent.

[Pickles1234]

I can honestly say that I noticed a difference by the end of the first week, and now by mid week 5 there is a lot of difference in terms of being toned and loss of inches. My stomach is definitely smaller - however I haven't lost any weight - or if I have, a couple of pounds at most. I am also following a calorie counting diet and if I'm honest am disappointed that I haven't lost more weight than that - but not with the effects of the running.

[Sianie77 in reply to Pickles1234]

Sounds awesome ! I guess I’m getting impatient as I’ve been stuck at the same weight and dress size for 3 months now , despite losing 4 stone Over the last year . I thought maybe running would kick start my weight loss. I’m loving the program tho 👍🏻

[ArthurJG Graduate]

Bear in mind that muscle is heavier than fat. If you are losing fat and gaining muscle, your weight may not seem to change much but you’re still fitter and healthier. Top athletes often have a BMI that would be considered high for the likes of you and me but because the extra weight is muscle rather than fat it’s not a problem.

[HillsEverywhere Graduate]

I measure myself rather than weigh myself and I began to notice changes about 4 weeks in. This morning (week 2 post-graduation) my husband said he could tell my overall shape was different.

It's not a huge change yet, but I'm trying to loose weight the same way as I run : slowly and surely 😂

The only thing I've changed in my (vegetarian) diet is to cut out as much refined sugar as I can. It may or may not be helping 😅