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Fat and Fifty!

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I remember for so long every new year I would think " this year I am going run around the block every night" in an attempt to get fit. Needless to say, this never happened - until this year! After a hectic January I am now moving on to W4R!

I have never run in my life!

Just wanted to say I hit 50 in January and am a good few stones overweight but if I can do it, anyone can do it...

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Hi JellyJac, your post really resonated with me. I always swore I was never going to be fat and fifty and I am fifty in September, and also a few stones overweight. I've just done W5R3 and am feeling pretty fine! Easier than I thought and I've been really dreading it.

Well done for doing this x

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Thanks cheerydog!!

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Happy belated birthday, and well done on your progress x

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Thanks buttercupkid!!!

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I was too and I did 😁💪😃. I never stopped. Anything is possible 👍

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