First time 5k runner

[poohbear40881]

I was 21st 8 when I decided to change my ways for the kids blood pressure at 176/102 diabetic sugars at 9s to 14 s. I’m on week 6 of 5k to couch. I’m now 19st 9 bp now at 126/66 and sugars below 7.0 all day

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on your progress

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

Enjoy your journey

[poohbear40881 Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank u

[ButtercupKid Graduate]

Great work ! What else are you doing apart from running to help shift the weight ? Any tips welcomed 😀

[poohbear40881 Graduate in reply to ButtercupKid]

Walking n diet control rice n meat for tea at work breakfast poached egg n toast

[ButtercupKid Graduate in reply to poohbear40881]

Sounds virtuous but dull ?

[poohbear40881 Graduate in reply to ButtercupKid]

Works for me losing weight

[ButtercupKid Graduate in reply to poohbear40881]

Clearly - you’re doing great ! I’m looking to change my lifestyle, not just lose weight, so I need changes that my family will also go with. Really impressed with your progress though. All the best with it x

[Anna675 Graduate in reply to ButtercupKid]

That’s what I’ve just started BCK. I wanted something sustainable that wasn’t a quick fix plus something my kids would try 😊 downside I have is I’m not a fan of cooking and have little time in the evenings after work and ferrying the offspring around 😂 so I’ve found Joe wicks “lean in 15” cookbooks are great! Lots of choice and variety and a massive bonus for me is the majority of meals only take 15 mins from scratch! I don’t follow his exercise plans as I’m happy with my running (slowly 😊) since I graduated in December.

[ButtercupKid Graduate in reply to Anna675]

I think I’ve seen those books advertised - must pester the librarian for them ! The Hairy Bikers’ diet books are very reliable if you want a change.

[Buddy34 Graduate]

Great work, exercise and careful eating you will do well kept it up 😊

[damienair Graduate]

Well done on your great progress. Fantastic results. I’m on a weight loss journey and a running journey too. I’ve gone from 14 stone to 12 st and 8 pounds. 12 pounds to go. I’ve also dropped my 5K times. I’m getting faster as I get lighter. The health benefits are huge.

Damien

[Lazymum]

That’s amazing! Well done and keep up the good work xx

[angelbetty Graduate]

Fantastic work! Well done you! Xx

[Kimbov Graduate]

As a Nurse, I am really impressed with your reduction in weight, BP and Blood sugar control.

How fantastic for your health.

Really well done and good luck with the rest of the programme!

[Coolcookingteacher Graduate]

Just read 8 week blood sugar diet by Michael Mosley an excellent read. Highly recommend.keep it up you're doing really well.

[Jen302 Graduate in reply to Coolcookingteacher]

I agree and recommend the 5:2. Really works. Also doing the whole 8 week programme could get rid of blood sugar problems.

[seaspaniel Graduate in reply to Coolcookingteacher]

His new one fast800 builds on it nicely. The plan is to get to a Mediterranean style diet via 800 then 5:2 and then Med. He also introduces time restricted eating which may also help with Type II but there is no trial evidence to back it up, yet.

What I like about his approach is that the Science comes first then the opinion. He references all his sources so you can check.

He is clearly trying to earn some money from all this with the books, the lecture tour and the website but it isn't a hard sell and the book(s) are relatively cheap and the information very useful.

[alpacagirl Graduate in reply to seaspaniel]

I like his Fast Exercise book (borrowed it from Dorset e-library books) also based on research. So now I mix up my 30 mins slow steady runs with using week 1 podcast for intervals of faster running for 1 min, walk

90 seconds x8. ( no I don’t run flat out for 60 seconds but try to run fastish uphill for those bits)

[Pete1w Graduate]

Good for you on the weight loss. Keep up the great work.

[Agelesslass]

Remarkably good start to what will be well worth any effort to improve your health. Slowly but surely will get you there. Wish you very good luck with it all.

[cadoganm Graduate]

Fantastic work, keep it going 👍🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[Jen302 Graduate]

Your doing really well.

I'm starting my second week today.

[Oldgirlruns Graduate in reply to Jen302]

Did my 1st run of W2 yesterday and it wasn’t as scary as I thought it would be! Good luck!

[Jen302 Graduate in reply to Oldgirlruns]

Thanks!

[Jen302 Graduate in reply to Oldgirlruns]

I was also apprehensive about this run, thinking I wasn't ready.

I found the second run difficult then tip to keep breathing well while running really helped me.

[Jos_jogs]

Well done! Keep it up ...

[ClareFC Graduate]

Well done, amazing results.

[Linhert]

🎊🎊🎊🎊🎊🎊🥳🥳🥳

[Hidden]

Amazing results Poohbear! Good luck👏👏👏

[Knitruntalk Graduate]

I started a low fat diet part way through my C25k journey, because of gall stones and lost almost 2 stones. I have had my gall bladder removed but have stuck to a lower fat diet because I feel so much better on it and after over 6 months eating low fat options it has become a lifestyle choice rather than a diet. Good luck on both your running and weight loss journeys, you have the mental capacity to succeed with both.

[Hidden]

That is brilliant!

[Silvanus]

Awesome keep going

[Karenog]

That’s brilliant- well done you. I feel running is not the easiest exercise especially if we have a bit of weight to carry round with us. I bet you are feeling fabulous and proud 🤗

[jayval70]

That’s brilliant. Well done - you should be proud. And so much better than fixing things with tablets.

[Kashaw]

Well done! That's amazing progress. I'm about to start the c25k but a bit wary as I have pain in hips and knees. Is it likely that this will ease as I lose weight? I'm currently about 4 stone overweight. Any advice greatly appreciated. X

[Richyrunslow Graduate in reply to Kashaw]

Unfortunately my pain is still with me six months after starting this C25K. I wear a knee support which makes it easier and i am building muscle around my knee so it is not as painful or weak as when i started, I am happy with that and i would now not let it stop my running.

[Kashaw in reply to Richyrunslow]

Thank you. I appreciate the advice. I have to try I guess and see what happens. Fingers crossed I'm hoping to start this week all being well. Just trying to get over a nasty cold I've had then that it, I'm giving it my all! Thanks again.

[Richyrunslow Graduate in reply to Kashaw]

I just wanted to update you Kashaw. I am now out there doing Parkrun and 5k runs midweek twice a week. My pain is now barely there and i have found that if i warm down after my run with a little walking and some stretches the pain is minimal. I hope it is going well for you.

[Kashaw in reply to Richyrunslow]

Ah thanks for getting back to me. Good to hear your progress! You're doing really well by the sounds of it and inspire me to continue.. I am going to be starting week 2 tomorrow so feeling positive about. Had a bit of a niggle in my ankle on Sunday but went away after stretching at the end so I might put an ankle support on if it happens again. I'm really enjoying it so far and feel better for it. Although I am nursing a toothache at moment so visiting dentist tomorrow. But I'm not going to let it stop me getting out there for week 2.

Good luck with your park runs. That's my aim eventually so fingers crossed.

Take care and good luck.

[Richyrunslow Graduate in reply to Kashaw]

LOl...It was not long ago I was saying and feeling the same as you are now. I cannot see myself not running regularly now. Good luck to you also....Take it steady and if it hurts too much get some proper advice.

[Jogunlikely Graduate in reply to Kashaw]

My advice, get decent footwear and check in with your gp. If you are ok to start then remember to go slow. This may be slower than you normally walk, that's ok

[Kashaw in reply to Jogunlikely]

Thank you for the reply. Apologies for the delay in replying. I started week one on Wednesday. Will be doing run 3 of week one today. So far so good. Was a bit achey after 2nd run but were off now. Fingers crossed for today. I'm taking it steady though and not over striding or going fast. (I don't think my legs could do fast if they tried anyway!! ). Thankks for the advice.

[beccah56]

Wow. Well done you. Keep at it.

[Biddy62 Graduate]

Fabulous progress!!! You should be proud. Enjoy your running!! 😊

[Paulineeee]

Well done! Amazing achievement

[Jandys Graduate]

Fantastic! Well done!

[Dexy5 Graduate]

Well done pooh bear. It won’t be easy but it is so worth it! I had been on high blood pressure tablets for 8 years before starting c25k . I have now been taken off the tablets. A very emotional moment. Just take it slowly and you’ll get to that 30 minutes

🏃‍♀️👏👏

[poohbear40881 Graduate in reply to Dexy5]

I struggle take tablets so I got on this fitness journey proves tablets are the easy answer to everything but make other illnesses they should make people get fit not load up with tablets

[Dexy5 Graduate in reply to poohbear40881]

My doctor put my story in the practice newsletter to promote c25k as a means of improving fitness and health. Many drs don’t know about the programme, which is a shame. So do spread the word.

[Elcee81 Graduate]

That's amazing, not unlike my own story well done you it's amazing

[Jogunlikely Graduate]

Fab job 👍 keep up the good work