Graduated and the Stats are in !!!! - Couch to 5K

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Graduated and the Stats are in !!!!

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Started this on or about the 10th January. Before starting I checked with the Dr and also had load of measurements done with my friend who is a Sports Physio. I'm 5'6", 67yrs old and my starting weight was 166.2lbs, I had a 34"waist and each thigh measured 20". I was pushing a size 16, I have 2 dodgy knees. I had not run for over 25yrs altho I do play golf and attend the gym . Last year due to various things (read bio on starting page) I gained over a stone in weight and fitness levels had dropped to an all time low.

Booked to see my friend early this morning (she's so busy I either went early out of hours or not at all !!)

Weight Now 154.1lbs

Bmi down from 27.0 to 25.0

Body fat down from 41.9% to 37.4%

Skeletal Muscle up from 33.8% to 36.5%

Fat free body weight up from 94.8% to 97.8%

Subcutaneous Fat down from 38.5 to 34.3

Visceral Fat down from 9% to 8%

Muscle Mass up from 89.2% to 91%

Bone mass up from 5.6% to5.8%

My resting heart rate was 61bmp its now 52bmp

I now have a 30" waist and each thigh measures 17.5" I now fit very comfortably into size 14. I can also now do squats and my knees are much stronger and I don't use the Neoprane supports as much as I did.

I eat healthily and cook from fresh all the time...always have done, but I now watch my portion sizes. I'm now back going to the gym properly, mainly for the weights aspect and my spinning class and I still play golf, there is still room for a bit more improvement and I will get there. However this site got me totally back on track and also gave me the confidence to get out and Jog again. The support and encouragement are second to non, to everyone one of you who have encouraged me and given me words of wisdom and support. THANK YOU.

To anyone just starting out.....YOU CAN DO THIS !!!

Nearly forgot....My favourite Jeans are now too big !!!!..... shopping trip planned for weekend !!!

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Soozc25kGraduate

Wow that's great. What an achievement. I think I started about the same time as you do kind of feel a kinship. Those are the impressive stats. Amazing

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Tonkabella in reply to Soozc25k

Thank you .... I was to be honest quite emotional when she showed me them... I’m normally a tough old bird but all the hard work has paid off 😊🏃🏼‍♀️

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DiscoRunnerGraduate

Tonkabella - that is phenomenal! You absolute rockstar! Enjoy those lovely new jeans! x

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Tonkabella in reply to DiscoRunner

Thank you.... it’s going to be more than jean😂. My other half is desperately trying to find an excuse to be else where with his bank card 😂😂😂

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DiscoRunnerGraduate in reply to Tonkabella

🤣🤣👖👗👚👙👠👜!!! x

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Tonkabella in reply to DiscoRunner

Absolutely 😂😂

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Mcvah12

How inspirational!! About to do W1 of week W5 run & feel even more motivated now!! 👍

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Tonkabella in reply to Mcvah12

My mission to motivate is now accomplished.... thank you 🙏. Enjoy 😊🏃🏼‍♀️

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ButtercupKidGraduate

Magic ! 🥇⭐️⭐️⭐️ So proud of you. Here’s to many happy healthy years to come x

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Tonkabella in reply to ButtercupKid

Thank you 🙏. Wishing you the same Happy Healthy Years 😊😊🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏼‍♀️

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ButtercupKidGraduate in reply to Tonkabella

Thanks 😄

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molly1973Graduate

Tonkabella those are really impressive stats! How good that you’ve been able to see such clear progress to such a level of detail! Congratulations 👍

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Tonkabella in reply to molly1973

Thank you 🙏. I’m lucky having my friend who charges me friend rates 😂😂 and looks after my ageing body for the same rates 😂. She says I’ll bankrupt her... but she likes me really !!!!

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Buddy34Graduate

It's posts like yours that proves that exercise really works when you see it written down. I myself have lost weight and inches off all over my body thanks to c25k and willpower good luck on continuing 😊

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Tonkabella in reply to Buddy34

Thank you ... 🙏😊🏃🏼‍♀️

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RunRunRun13Graduate

What an amazing post to read and so great that you got the before and after measurements (wish I had thought of doing that too) isn’t it amazing how 9 weeks can change your measurements in such a good way. Congratulations on such a great achievement 🏅🏃‍♀️

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Tonkabella in reply to RunRunRun13

Thank you 🙏 🏃🏼‍♀️😊

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SeeJillRunGraduate

Fantastic results! Well done! 👏 👏👏

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Tonkabella in reply to SeeJillRun

Thank you 🙏🏃🏼‍♀️😊

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RainhamRunner

Great story well done

Can I ask how or where did you get all that data from ?

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Tonkabella in reply to RainhamRunner

Thank you 🙏. I have a friend who is a sports physio and nutritionist she had callipers, tape measures and some high tech scale things that she put me on. Recorded it all when I started out then did it all again this morning. Well worth it as I can see the results in black and white 😊🏃🏼‍♀️

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welsby1967Graduate

Brilliant post - thanks for sharing and what an inspiration to those just starting out x

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Tonkabella in reply to welsby1967

Thank you 🙏😊🏃🏼‍♀️

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HappyrunningfeetGraduate

That's absolutely amazing.you should be so proud of your self. 🤩🤩🤩

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Tonkabella in reply to Happyrunningfeet

Thank you 🙏. It has made me feel good to see it in black and white🏃🏼‍♀️😊

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PianismGraduate

I love this! What a positive endorsement of the many benefits of this fantastic programme and all the lovely folk who work so hard to make this forum the great place it is. :)

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Tonkabella in reply to Pianism

Thank you 🙏

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GranspeedGraduate

So well done. 🎉 I can only gaze in awe at your statistical acumen. Never thought to record a “before” so no use fussing now, but clearly you have worked with energy and dedication! Have a super shopping trip 👏🏼🎉👏🏼👍

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Tonkabella in reply to Granspeed

Thank you 🙏 I certainly will 😊🏃🏼‍♀️

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Bike_and_RunGraduate

Congratulations

I'll be honest, I don't understand most of those stats but I can clearly see the positive impact it's had and that is definitely something worth shouting about

Really pleased for you although being the husband of a shopaholic, I can come totally understand how your husband now feels. Still, it's a well deserved reward.

Well done 🎉

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Tonkabella in reply to Bike_and_Run

😂. My hubby is still in hiding 😂😂, he’ll come out when he’s hungry, I’ll grab him then😂. It was all a bit mind boggling for me tbh, but I had it explained in idiots language and it’s all good...... it certainly feels it 😊🏃🏼‍♀️

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orcadiaGraduate

Fantastic result. Well done.

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Tonkabella in reply to orcadia

Thank you 🙏🏃🏼‍♀️😊

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me2019Graduate

Oh yeah!!!

Something tells me the lyrics in this song will resonate

youtu.be/Edwsf-8F3sI

:) well done! (Major understatement!! BB (bloody brilliant!) :)

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Tonkabella in reply to me2019

Love it 💕 😊. Thank you 🙏. And thanks to C25K...... it certainly is 🎶🎶🎶🎶 😊🏃🏼‍♀️

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purplewalkerGraduate

That is just brilliant! So motivating too. Well done and thank you!

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Tonkabella in reply to purplewalker

Thank you 🙏 🏃🏼‍♀️😊

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GoGo_JoJoGraduate

Fantastic results. Hard work really does pay off! 👍💪😁 enjoy your shopping and new jeans! 😉

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Tonkabella in reply to GoGo_JoJo

Thank you 🙏 and I will 🏃🏼‍♀️😊

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IannodaTruffeMentor

Many congratulations on your graduation fellow runner.

This guide to post C25K running may be helpful healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Keep running, keep smiling.

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Tonkabella in reply to IannodaTruffe

Thank you 🙏😊🏃🏼‍♀️

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Wimborne

Fantastic !!!!!! Super chuffed for you. And just look at those stats. Amazing you!!!! 😁😁😁😁👏👏👏. Be really proud Tonkabella. You deserve to glow 😀😀😀😀😀

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Tonkabella in reply to Wimborne

Thank you 🙏🏃🏼‍♀️😊

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Wimborne in reply to Tonkabella

And on International Women’s Day to 😁😁😁😁😁😁

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Tonkabella in reply to Wimborne

Never thought that 😊🏃🏼‍♀️💪🏻

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amcx

So inspiring, well done!!

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Tonkabella in reply to amcx

Thank you 🙏 😊🏃🏼‍♀️

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