Thankyou everyone I did it!

My first time posting but so wanted to share. I’m so chuffed, come wind rain or snow I got there and have now graduated and got my first stone loss award all in the same week. Wanted to thank everyone on the forum who have helped without even knowing. Any question, fear, thought or feeling I’ve had through the journey has been expressed by someone else. This has made me feel I’m not on my own when it was tough and proud when it went well when I achieved another hurdle. All you guys are absolute stars and I want to thank you all for such an encouraging and positive forum.

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Congratulations lucyhannah on completing C25K with run 3 of week 9 and graduating 🎓.

To get your graduation badge and the word GRADUATE 🎓 next to your username leave a message on the March graduate post in the pinned posts on the right side of the healthunlocked C25K home page and tell the administrators that you have ran W9R3 of C25K and graduated 🎓 🏃 😊

[Hidden in reply to AlMorr]

Thankyou

[Buddy34 Graduate]

Congratulations on completing c25k you must be so pleased and with your weight loss . Well done all the practice 😊😊👏👏👏👏👏

[Hidden in reply to Buddy34]

Thankyou so much

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and many congratulations on your graduation fellow runner.

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

Keep running, keep smiling.

[Hidden in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thankyou so much can’t believe I’m being called a fellow runner!! It’s feels good!

[geb6o8 Graduate]

That's great to hear. Very well done.

[Hidden in reply to geb6o8]

Thankyou

[jaybrass73 Graduate]

Congratulations!! Well done on graduating!

[Hidden in reply to jaybrass73]

Thankyou

[Rosiepug Graduate]

Well done lucyhannah. Such personal achievements are priceless. Another inspiration for the rest of us on the program. X

[Hidden in reply to Rosiepug]

Thankyou inspiring posts from others really helped me too!

[Yeti5 Graduate]

Well done lucyhannah. That's some first post! What wonderful achievements. Here's to many more happy days of slimline running.

[Hidden in reply to Yeti5]

Thankyou the forum has helped so much

[Longdog27]

Congratulations x

[PJRunner Graduate]

Well done you.

[Nonrunnerep]

Congratulations, you must feel amazing? X

[DellBoy8100 Graduate]

Congratulations! Graduated yesterday. Feels great doesn't it?

[Hidden in reply to DellBoy8100]

Thankyou walking on air today!!

[driver08uk Graduate]

Many congratulations! It's a great feeling isn't it? And I echo your sentiments: the people on this forum are so helpful and encouraging. It really gives you a boost knowing there are so many people in similar situations as yourself and all willing to offer support and helpful advice. Good luck with the rest of your journey!

[Hidden in reply to driver08uk]

Thankyou I’m determined to keep going now a I’m really enjoying it

[Jaahby3000]

Fantastic.

When does the weight loss start?

I'm in week 3 and haven't really loss any weight at all.

[theoldfellow in reply to Jaahby3000]

Running for 30 minutes will burn between 200 and 300 calories. In the early days of the programme fat will get burnt a bit, but mostly you will be building muscle. Muscle is heavier than fat! So you might even put on weight in the first few weeks.

Once you graduate, and are confident to run for longer than 30 minutes, the fat starts to come off faster. This is because in the first 30 minutes your muscles use up all their glycogen, and the body has to use fat to fuel the muscles.

Not sure if I trust this, but it seems close:

keisan.casio.com/exec/syste...

[Hidden in reply to Jaahby3000]

I have started both journeys at the same time I.e SlimmingWorld and couch to 5k programme. I still had weeks where I gained even though I stuck to plan which was a bit frustrating but I noticed my shape changing more than anything which is worked well with the weight loss. I had to be careful I didn’t eat the wrong things after run as I was definitely hungrier on those days. Lots of carrot sticks and celery!!!!!

[Cfc55 Graduate]

Woo Hoo 🙌🙌 well done, great achievement! Hope to join you in the graduation departure lounge this weekend 😂

[Hidden in reply to Cfc55]

Thankyou how do I get my graduation badge?

[Cfc55 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

I think there’s a post on here each month where you let them know you’ve graduated, and then stuff happens which I know nothing of and u get your badge 😂! I’m sure I’ve seen a March graduation post tho if u search for it 👍

[Hidden in reply to Cfc55]

Ok thanks

[Katnap Graduate]

Well done! You can't lurk forever!

I was talking to a mum at parents evening and she did c25k but then stopped!

Are you planning how to progress from here?

[Hidden in reply to Katnap]

Good point. At the moment I’m on a weight loss journey aswell and have another stone to lose. Judging by my current rate that will take another 3 months so want to continue to run whilst I do that . I have signed up for park run but not brave enough to go yet! I at least want to consolidate my runs for a while aswell (didn’t know that term before I started, feel like a pro!!). So still have targets which makes me keep going!!😊

[Katnap Graduate in reply to Hidden]

If you can get the habit in grotty weather it should be easier in the warmer well lit days and nights to come!

😸 Katnap 😸

[johnm12 Graduate]

Very well done. A whole new world (well it was for me) opens up. The post from Ionada is well worth a read. Essentially the key thing seems to be to consolidate for a bit. I found that to my pleasant surprise I got quicker and also the runs became more enjoyable. No need for earphones, just enjoy. Its now become an established habit and I get a bit grumpy if I haven't been for a run for more than a couple of days.

Very best of luck and once again......CONGRATULATIONS

[Hidden in reply to johnm12]

That’s great thankyou

[uncle_wiggy Graduate]

Good on ya Lucy, enjoy the weight loss and many other benefits that come with this, they are hard earned & you're right to feel proud! 🏆

[Hidden in reply to uncle_wiggy]

Brilliant Thankyou

[Gran4z Graduate]

Well welcome to the forum, and congratulations on becoming a graduate of C25K. I hope you are suitably well and truly proud of yourself. Magic! Brilliantly well done...enjoy the feeling of such an achievement 👏👏👏🎉🍾

[Hidden in reply to Gran4z]

Thankyou