Two good things happened this week, I started the c25k because I was over weight had type 2 diabetes and was lazy. I started and was helped a lot by my wife to follow a no sugar diet which allowed me to loose the first 1.5 stone so my knees didn't give up when running like the last time I tried c25k I have now lost 2.5 stone down to 79 kg. Then started the c25k which I found very hard, I am now on w7r2 and used w7r3 as my park run and knocked 1 min off week 1s time 34.05 for 5k is not a great time but I am happy with it for now. The best news due to diet and c25k is my Hba1C is down to 42 which is normal from 75, I don't know how that effects my diagnosis with type 2 but I will find out next Thursday and hopefully I can loose the the medication at least. fingers crossed happy days
Happy Days and park run: Two good things... - Couch to 5K
Happy Days and park run
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Well done you on all fronts. Sounds like all your efforts are paying off !
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That is a very good time Nella, 34.05 is excellent, I ran my first parkrun in 34.16, so that was quicker by 11 seconds, well done.
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You're doing brilliantly, well done you! ☺
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thank you still away to go yet
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Good grief, what an amazing achievement! And that's a blooming decent time for a first parkrun, onwards and upwards 💪🙌
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That’s such good news, Nella. Well done. I’ve just started so you’ve given me inspiration to keep going. 👏
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Well done! This is great news! Keep going!
Losing weight helped me with my type 2 diabetes. i used to take tablets for diabetes, high blood pressure and cholesterol and now I don't take anything at all. It's one of the things I am most proud of. I still think of myself as 'diabetic' at times which helps me avoid suagary temptations but the doctor said that I'm actually pre-diabetic now. It's great what a healthy lifestyle can do! Well done to you on your journey.
Thanks for those kind words that’s what I needed to hear. Are you by any chance in Poole Dorset I am in Christchurch.
Yes, Poole in beautiful Dorset.
Poole as you are clear of the tablets how are you carrying on with the food side do you have to rigourously keep to a diabetic diet or can you let off a bit. And how do you get enough carbs for running.
Hi Nella, I have been going to WW for a couple of years now and my diet has evolved. My wife is a veggie/pescatarian and whilst she's OK with me having meat, I find it easier just to have what she's having. We eat a lot of fish, fruit, pulses and vegetables, hardly any bread and in my case, hardly any alcohol. Since my diabetes has been under control I don't have the sugar cravings that I used to. I do have the occasional treat when I'll have pretty much what I want but it's a treat now and then rather than a daily occurrence! I got a bit obsessed with wanting to come off the meds to be honest, but I was so pleased when I got there. I used to have to measure my blood sugar levels too but that's a thing of the past now. The major thing for me was dealing with hunger. This is going to sound pretentious but I had to make it my friend and ally in my fight against diabetes. I used to love taking my blood sugar level and seeing those numbers come down. I didn't starve but I got used to being peckish without eating stuff that was bad for me. I couldn't have done it without the support of my wife and WW. You sound like you are in a positive place too so good luck and carry on the great work!
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Well done! It sounds like you should soon be free of the Type 2 before long. It can be reversed, and I think you’re going to do it!
Well done! It's looks like your diabetes is reversing. It's amazing what you can do with the right attitude and a bit of effort. Very impressive.
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WTG! You’re doing really well and had a better time at your parkrun than either of mine! Keep going, enjoy and see you on the podium which isn’t too far away 🤗 x
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Whatever makes you say 34.05 is not a good time, it's awesome. You are doing great.
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Thank you to all I am not saying that 34:05 is not good it’s great as an improvement I just want to be able to keep with my friend who does abt 28 and he is 63, 3 years younger than me. As for the type 2 I have never been so determined to do anything than reverse it , I have young grand children and I want to enjoy them for as many years as possible.
Great news. Well done. We are at the same stage and you are well ahead on time. Go for it!!!
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Well done! Thats really marvellous! What a great achievement!