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50 something time to sort myself

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Hi quick intro

I’m a 52yr old overweight male who as realised I have to start taking care of myself.

I stopped drinking alcohol on 1st October with no plans to restart due to the fact I’m an all or nothing person (can’t just have 1 drink)

I’ve recently joined the gym and I’m really enjoying it not just for my physical health but more my mental health,any way last week I downloaded the couch to 5k app which led to this page which hopefully should lead to a better me !!

I’ll keep you posted on my progress

David

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davelinksGraduate

Well done, good time to start..

See the link for essential reading..

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

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Dave-w in reply to davelinks

Thank you 🙏

Get ready to be addicted!!!

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Dave-w in reply to

I’m ready 😁👍

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IannodaTruffeMentor

Welcome to the forum.

This guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Enjoy your journey.

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Dave-w in reply to IannodaTruffe

Thank you 🙏

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Dj2277

It’s a great way to get motivated-good luck on your running journey! 😁

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Dave-w in reply to Dj2277

Thank you 😁

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InchoGraduate

Good luck Dave. I’m in a similar boat and got gout (yeah, gout!) before Christmas and thought I now needed to change my ways and live a better healthier life. Want to lose some timber but most of all, want to feel properly alive and healthy again.

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Dave-w in reply to Incho

Gout..ouchhh proper pain !!!,thanks for the support pal and good luck to you on your journey to a more healthy life 👍🙏

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Speedy60Graduate

Welcome aboard. You've made an excellent decision 👍

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Dave-w in reply to Speedy60

Thank you 🙏

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CJMummaGraduate

Welcome! Firm believer in both the physical and mental benefits that exercise can bring. Good luck on ur journey and do keep us posted on ur progress. U will find so many knowledgeable and supportive people here who r willing u to do well 😊

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Dave-w in reply to CJMumma

Thank you for the support,will keep updating,really impressed with this site ,as you said “full of knowledgeable & supportive people 😁🙏

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WenderwooGraduate

Good for you! It’s a great plan, and also a great forum with lots of friendly people offering advice and support. I’m doing dry January, and may carry on afterwards as well as I’m also all or nothing! Looking forward to reading your posts, I’m sure you’ll enjoy it 👍😁

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Dave-w in reply to Wenderwoo

Thank you for the support and good on you doing dry January,I did stoptober best thing I ever did,haven’t touched a drop since,from drinking every night!!

🙏👍

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WenderwooGraduate in reply to Dave-w

Well done for getting this far, and now you have a new challenge to focus on 🏃🏽‍♂️🏃🏽‍♂️🏃🏽‍♂️😁

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Buddy34Graduate

This is the best place ever. Having this forum alongside c25k really is brilliant.

Look forward to your progress and posts.😊😊

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RunningMigsterGraduate

Great news!

Let us know how you get on!

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Joanney69Graduate

Good for you 😊

I have just completed week 2 - can hardly believe it.

Giving up drinking is massive, really well done, your body must be thanking you for that already.

If you want support for losing weight, the NHS weight loss site (sister site to c25k) is amazing 😊 I have lost over 6 stone with help from there ☺️

Good luck on your running 🏃 journey, look forward to updates 👍 ☺

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Dave-w in reply to Joanney69

Thank you for the support,wow over 6 stone!!! That is amazing 🙌

Giving up drinking was the best thing I’ve done definitely,my body and mind are starting to forgive me now !! Lol

I get my highs from running now 👍🙏

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