Very disappointing weigh-in

[MRGETFIT2019]

Thinking I was gonna lose at least 3-4 lbs in my first week of C25K. Completed Run 3 Thursday and looking forward to this morning’s weigh-in, but shock/horror 2 lbs added on 😫....can’t be right surely!!

Totally demoralising!! 😬😢

[Twinkle9 Graduate]

Oh mrgetfit2019. Don’t be disheartened, You have completed 3 runs which in itself is amazing. Don’t worry about the weight thing just concentrate on the getting fit. You will notice a difference but it does take time.

[MRGETFIT2019 in reply to Twinkle9]

Thank you for your encouragement Twinkle9. Thought I’d have at least lost a lb or two. Maybe a bit of muscle formed which is a bit heavier before fat starts burning? Who knows? I’ll keep plugging away 😉👍🏻

[Twinkle9 Graduate in reply to MRGETFIT2019]

Yep you do that😁. Good luck

[MRGETFIT2019 in reply to Twinkle9]

Thank you. You too 😃👍🏻🏃‍♂️......🏃‍♂️......🏃‍♂️

[Couchfunky Graduate]

Maybe it’s muscle!

[MRGETFIT2019 in reply to Couchfunky]

I’ll cling to hoping that’s what it is Couchfunky 🤣👍🏻

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

C25K is not a weight loss programme. Thirty minutes of running does not burn significant number of calories to impact on weight. However you will already have started to improve just about every aspect of your body's function.......heart, lungs, circulation, muscles, brain and bone strength will all benefit from becoming fit. Without adjusting your calorie intake, weight loss is unlikely at this stage, but you are laying the base for becoming a long distance runner.........once you start running for longer than an hour then weight lossis highly probable, because the body starts to burn fat.

The best way is to eat well, watch your calories, forget about the scales and follow this plan..........you will become toned and fit.........you willl probably lose weight in time.

This might help anitabean.co.uk/https-anita...

[MRGETFIT2019 in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank you so much lannodaTruffe for you very detailed explanation.....much appreciated. I’m probably expecting a bit too much too soon. I’ll bear everything you’ve said in mind, and just focus on the plan. Many thanks 😉👍🏻

[madmother Graduate in reply to MRGETFIT2019]

I was already on SW plan and had lost almost 2 stone when I started C25k. I was nearly at my target weight. People rarely commented on my weight loss. Once I progressed to the second half of the C25k plan, people began to comment on my weight, but actually the scales hadn’t really changed. So, keep eating well and following the C25k and you are becoming fitter and healthier and toning up. Good luck.

[ExeBob Graduate]

Don’t worry about the weight. You will be getting fitter and with time you will start to convert fat to muscle which does add to your weight. By the time I graduated I had lost 2 stone with lots of weight fluctuations both up and down. Stick at it and you’ll feel great at the end.

[MRGETFIT2019 in reply to ExeBob]

Thanks ExeBob....it’s great to hear the results from experience. It all looks very promising. Will continue with it and see what happens 😃👍🏻

[ExeBob Graduate in reply to MRGETFIT2019]

Definitely keep going. My weight loss came as part of a decision to make a life style change which included a healthy diet and Couch to 5k was a huge part of it. It really motivates you to run regularly and it really works. Go for it and good luck.

[MRGETFIT2019 in reply to ExeBob]

Thank you. That’s very reassuring to hear from someone with firsthand experience. Cheers! All the best! 😉👍🏻

[Jogonton Graduate]

You would have to burn circa 10,000 + extra calories to lose 3lbs of fat , so c25k is not going to achieve that but it will help you over time. I am also trying to lose weight as part of my getting healthier programme and there is no magic bullet. Cutting calories by eating better, healthier meals is the only way to do it safely and for the long term 😊

[MRGETFIT2019 in reply to Jogonton]

Thank you Jogonton. Yes I will have to concentrate on meal plans too I think and eliminating naughty snacks etc. Thank you for your advice 😃👍🏻

[Papillon17 Graduate]

I started the C25K programme in the second week of January by June having graduated in March I had lost 16lbs and various amounts of inches off the waist. Gone from a tight 34” to a 30/31” waist clothes all baggy and I seem to be able to eat what I want. So I am sure you will lose some and reshape yourself over a period of time. Good luck and keep going.

[MRGETFIT2019 in reply to Papillon17]

That’s great stuff Papillon17. Well done you!! That’s the sort of results I’m after. Thank you. I most certainly will 😃👍🏻

[Papillon17 Graduate in reply to MRGETFIT2019]

It will show as well lost off my face but beginning to accept new look but trying to stop anymore loss even now have a good BMI 😂

[Buddy34 Graduate]

Just be patient. When you are doing the longer runs 3x per week and are mindful of what you are eating you will see results. It's not all about the numbers on the scales your body shape changes also . Good luck 😊

[MRGETFIT2019 in reply to Buddy34]

Thank you very much Buddy34.....very encouraging! 😃👍🏻

[Buddy34 Graduate in reply to MRGETFIT2019]

It took me a year but I lost 3st 5lbs . Just stick with it. I now find running so enjoyable😊

[MRGETFIT2019 in reply to Buddy34]

Yes I will stick with it and hopefully see good results too 😃👍🏻

[LeeU Graduate]

Weight loss is a funny thing, it can be affected by so many different factors, the amount you drink, the time of the day you weigh yourself etc but the concept of it is quiet simple (normally) if you run at a calorific deficit then you should lose weight.

But, if you start something like C25K then you will do one thing for sure, you will get fitter. You will build up the muscles, not to the point of them being like a body builders but the muscles will grow and strengthen.

More muscle will mean more calories required just to do the normal day to day things you do.

Depending where you are coming from in your weight loss journey will depend on how your body will change initially, 3 runs in won't really change much, give it a couple of weeks more, don't weigh yourself daily or weekly, do it monthly if that.

[MRGETFIT2019 in reply to LeeU]

Brilliant! Thank you so much for giving your time to explain this. I will take it all on board 😃👍🏻

[Manxmezzo Graduate]

I know it’s hard not to focus on weight loss, but if you can, consider all that you’re doing for your health and well being and make that your focus.

[MRGETFIT2019 in reply to Manxmezzo]

Yes I will do thank you 😃👍🏻

[Manxmezzo Graduate in reply to MRGETFIT2019]

I do get it though. To the extent that when I started C25k, I made a friend take my scales away because I knew that it would be easy to become disappointed if the numbers weren’t falling!

[Shepsbird Graduate]

With you on this one!! Concentrate on all your achievements so far!!! It will happen!!!

[MRGETFIT2019 in reply to Shepsbird]

Yes I think starting the C25K plan is a massive step in the right direction. I am in a more focused mindset now to follow this through and want to achieve good results 😃👍🏻

[Tasha99 Graduate]

Micro tears 👍🏽

[MarkyD Graduate]

Hmm. You increased your weekly calorie burn by 3x 200 calories and expected to lose 3-4 lb.

Weight loss will start when you are running 45-60 minutes three times per week. Assuming that you don’t reward yourself with little treats, or take the view that you can eat more “because you are running”.

[Bookloverabc Graduate]

I too put weight on at first, i hoped it was muscle 😂 I'm noticing a difference now am doing the longer runs. You are getting fitter and healthier and concentrate on the good feeling of what you are achieving 👏👏 your doing great. 👍

[Jell6 Graduate]

I stopped weighing myself, it was either that, or stop running!!.

It did settle eventually, and I can still wear the same clothes that I started out with. I still don't weigh myself, but nor do I still do the 5:2 diet, so I imagine running holds me steady 😊