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My First Attempt!

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Well , being obese and my body still recovering from lymphoma and womb cancer , I did my first bit of exercise since June 2014 when I was diagnosed.

I can’t call it a run more of a bounce and wobble, but I did it 😀

#Fit4Fifty

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molly1973Graduate

Well done for getting started! What a joyous photo, too! Looking really well x

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flumpy999 in reply to molly1973

Thank you, that’s my glowing look 😂

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Buddy34Graduate

Great for getting started hope you are well . You may find you enjoys this as much as us

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flumpy999 in reply to Buddy34

Thank you, I will let you know how I feel tomorrow 👍🏻, now off for late shift

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Maddee_6333Graduate

Well done. Getting started is the hardest part! Good luck in your running journey.

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flumpy999 in reply to Maddee_6333

Thank you, yes the hardest part is starting , it’s so easy to give in and not bother

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feebe

I’m with you, first run done! We’ve got this. My second time round so I know what to expect. Keep going, it’s a brill plan that works if you follow correctly. 👍🏼

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flumpy999 in reply to feebe

Let’s do this 👍🏻

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IannodaTruffeMentor

Welcome to the forum and well done on getting started.

This guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Enjoy your journey.

Congratulations! as the well known quote goes, you are still lapping everyone on the couch!!

Bouncing, wobbling it's all movement and it all counts! Your smile says it all, well done you! You are an inspiration to us all! 😍

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Tbae

Every good wish to you.

So well done.💥🏃‍♀️💥☄️👏👏

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Wimborne

Fabulous. Well done you. 😀🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏼‍♀️

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