6.2 bites the dust 🙂

[Rigpig]

My alarm woke me from a deep sleep this morning which is unusual, so it took me a good while to wake up and get moving. To be honest I struggled a bit and it seemed to take forever. Anyway that’s it done and dusted and it’s also the last of the interval runs. Bring on the next chapter. Oh and I’ve lost just over 7lbs since I started so very happy with that 😃

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Done and dusted, well done on completing the last run of interval walks and runs, from now on its running non stop starting with run 3 of week 6, which is the first of 4/25 minute runs, congratulations on losing 7lbs since starting C25K

[Jacca Graduate]

Well done Rig, on to 25 mins of non stop running now. You’ve got this 💪💪💪😁

[RunningMigster Graduate]

Great stuff, well done.

Not surprised you struggled. When it's the alarm waking me from a deep sleep, I usually need a gallon of coffee and 6hrs before I can function properly 😆.

Well done on the weight loss too. Are you doing anything else as well e.g. changing eating habits? I think I've only lost about 2lb , but I know my beer belly has shrunk

[Rigpig Graduate in reply to RunningMigster]

I'm using Myfitnesspal as a food diary. I generally don't eat a lot of junk but I do like a beer I'm coming in under my calorie budget pretty much every day mainly as I have stopped the beers after work during the week, switched to cereal and fruit for breakfast and cut down on the amount of bread that I eat (My Achilles heel). Other than that it's pretty normal, I still have the occasional pizza or burger and just have a few drinks over the weekend. I'm happy with losing around a pound a week, the time is flying by and I have set my goal for next December, as long as I keep doing what I'm doing I am really confident I'll get there. I'm losing inches as well, and get measured every 2 weeks but I can see it and feel it with my clothes. It won't be long before I'm back in my old trousers / jeans.

[RunningMigster Graduate in reply to Rigpig]

I think you're doing really well.

I used to have a bacon sarnie with a fried hash brown every workday for breakfast. I'm now on fruit 3 times a week, but I find that the morning after I've run the night before, I'm starving. So I'm still avoiding the bread, but I'm having a full English instead 😆.

I've cut down loads on alcohol, but I do love my red wine. Unless i can cut that out completely through the week, i think the weight loss will be slow.

Good luck with your targets though. Sounds like you're gonna get there without a problem

[Rigpig Graduate in reply to RunningMigster]

Yeah, I run early morning and then I'm pretty hungry shortly after. 4 Weetabix, A chopped Banana and skimmed milk is only 500 calories and sets me up until lunch time with an apple or two during the day. I switched to ham instead of cheese in my sandwiches and just have a decent evening meal without eating too late. I don't feel as though I'm depriving myself or as if I'm on a diet and it seems to be working

[Hidden]

Well done on losing weight! Has it been by running mainly?

[Rigpig Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Mainly, I haven't changed a whole lot and don't feel that I'm "dieting" I answered it in a bit more detail in a couple of the responses above.

[Hidden in reply to Rigpig]

Yes, I've just seen that. You're an inspiration! Well done you.

[Rigpig Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thanks I love this program, I'd much rather exercise and tweak my diet a little bit than feel as though I'm depriving myself which never works for very long. Small changes and being consistent is what works for me. Myfitnesspal is a really great app for letting you see which calories you can swap out for alternatives, it shouldn't come as a surprise but it often does. I'm a bit of a food label bore at the moment though!

[Sparkey5000 Graduate in reply to Rigpig]

I’m a big fan of my fitness pal too! It’s amazing how it just makes you think. Great work - your positive attitude shines through in your posts. Look forward to seeing that graduation badge soon!!

[Leosmit Graduate]

That is fantastic - the fitness and the weight. Great job!

[Runningdumpling Graduate]

Well done on the run and the weight loss

I also use my fitness pal too, you can see the balance between food and exercise.

[SuzieMac]

That’s dedication and I’m glad you found the energy to get up and go! Another one under your belt x

[Walkingvirgo Graduate]

Fantastic, well done