What changes in your body(and mind) have you noticed?

[angie31964]

So I am on W3. Already I am seeing changes in my body and how I feel. My thighs are firmer (I love that), and strangely enough my waist and stomach feel firmer (sadly can't do much about the loose skin from two children 26 years ago!). I have stopped taking Amitripyline which is great, but my sleep pattern is now messed up. And I am walking many miles and steps more per day than I have ever done. And I have lost the last few pounds which had stubbornly refused to shift.

I am have less money in my bank account 🤯😂

What changes has everyone else noticed?

[Jazzyrunner Graduate]

Great changes so soon! (Other than the sleep patterns - hope this isn’t too bad?)

I’ve only just finished week one but already feel more positive! And my bank balance is not liking the look of my internet browsing history... 😆

[angie31964 Graduate in reply to Jazzyrunner]

I am coping with the sleep. The tablets always helped me sleep, but I have wanted to come off them for ages. And yes, Ebay is so bad (good?😂).

[Jazzyrunner Graduate in reply to angie31964]

Good! 😈 as long as I don’t click “buy”...

Hopefully your sleep patterns will settle down 🤞🏻

[kirble Graduate]

Having taken many months to finish C25k (for a few reasons), my noticeable body changes are definitely legs are much stronger and I can even feel my core muscles! Oh and my biceps. Yay, those bingo wings can take a run and jump😬.

Mentally - I love running and it’s benefits it is so addictive. For me I am often stressed that I’ll get an injury stopping me from my addiction

[angie31964 Graduate in reply to kirble]

I know what you mean. I am 55 this year and wish I had done this years ago. And then I am thinking, what if I have an injury or life gets in the way 😱 I guess we have to keep enjoying it and take whatever life deals us. Why do you reckon your arms have improved? I would like to know the science behind it.

[kirble Graduate in reply to angie31964]

I’m 59 so beating you! I’m entered for the Great North Run (expect to walk most of it) but really want to keep the old joints safe, hence the worry. When running I must be using my arms without realising. Recently started wearing an arm band to hold phone and noticed it more. It’s like getting blood pressure taken 😂. I might have to scrap the thing cos if my massive biceps (only joking!)

[angie31964 Graduate in reply to kirble]

Lol. I have my phone in a belt and I have wireless headphones. It must be all that punching the air every time you complete something! Well done 💕

[damienair Graduate]

I’m running 2 years now since finishing C25K. In the past 6 months along with the running and a healthy diet I have lost 2.5 stone and as a result I am finishing a 5K run 6 minutes faster than I was last year. I love running and have also made many new friends through Parkrun and running groups.

Top Tip to new runners. Save the bank balance. Don’t go crazy buying too many T-Shirts, over the past couple of years I have built up a good T-Shirt collection from entering into 5K road races. It’s cheaper than buying a T-Shirt online or in a shop and you also get a race out of it.

Damien

[angie31964 Graduate in reply to damienair]

Sounds like you have made real progress! Well done. And my main expenditure has been my new running shoes! £120! 😳🏃‍♀️

[damienair Graduate in reply to angie31964]

That’s a very wise investment. Running shoes are the most important and should last for 800 to 1000 kilometres of running.