Proof for those that need it that running is good for you

If only more people would take their doctor's advice we'd all be a lot healthier 😊

Thanks, and yes, it feels great 😊

Thanks Oldlady61, I'm not only feeling better, I think I look better too (though I don't think my hair is ever going to grow back)

42 to 47 HbA1c is pre-diabetic, 41 is 'normal', if I can keep it at 41 my doctor will be happy (as will I). I'm determined not to spend the rest of my life on tablets 💊💊

He's very supportive, and rather than just telling me 'take these', or 'do, this, do that' he suggests ways for me to take the initiative and look after my own health. I like that approach.

Thanks jayval70, I'm sticking with TFC as I use it on other forums. Also it's a reminder what will happen if I don't stick to my new fitness regime. And also 'The Skinny Controller' just doesn't sound as good 😊

Thanks BaddieThePirate, I'm feeling good, looking good, glad I stuck with the running after graduation. Still haven't got around to doing a Parkrun, though I've signed up. I'm a bit of an antisocial sod, enjoy hiking and running by myself ⛰️🏃

Good luck Becky, it's great that we are able to do things for ourselves to reverse medical problems. And running is a no-brainer way to do it.

Keep going COL. Agree totally with your sentiments. Change is ALWAYS harder. So congratulations to both of you & all that are changing their lifestyles to improve their health 👏👏👏

Hi Circle_On_Legs, I'm down from 92.5 kgs to 82.5 kgs thanks to the running (started C25K when I was 87.5 kgs). A fitness-freak friend told me exercise alone isn't enough to take the weight off and to reduce my calorie intake without dieting as such, so I use the MyFitnessPal app to monitor calories and have managed to drop my weight (gradually) without starving myself. My doctor has set me a target of 80 kgs and he says if I can achieve and maintain that weight I should have very few health issues. 🤸‍♂️

Excellent, so positive. Well done!

Thanks Jonathan. When I was diagnosed with type 2 I realised that it was self-inflicted due to my lifestyle and immediately made the changes to try and reverse it, even cure it so far as is possible. I'm almost there and feeling great that it's thanks to my own efforts. I'm not a doctor but from the sound of it you're doing everything you need to and I don't see why your outcome won't be as good as mine. Good luck with the results and keep us posted. It's always an encouragement to those following behind.

Thanks Equi-geek. That was the main reason for my original post, just to let everyone know that C25K (and running in general) can result in major health improvements. It makes all the effort worthwhile 😅

Thank you Karen. I'm glad I discovered C25K because I'm now a lot fitter and healthier for it. It's only right that I should tell my success story in the hope that someone else will benefit, just as previous graduates shared their stories with us. Pay it forward as our American friends would say.