First time posting- being inspired by reading different stories. DAY1 tomorrow

[caddy1805]

Life is difficult to find time and motivation to look after myself, putting on 18 pounds and having low motivation to exercise my life is very stressful. A lot of responsibilities at work and family life making excuses to go to bed for 2 hours instead of doing something I know will improve my mood. Tomorrow I will complete 1 hour of exercise at the gym to then work towards 5k. WATCH THIS SPACE

[Smelliepoo Graduate]

Good on you! Make sure you stretch properly after all that exercise!

[caddy1805 in reply to Smelliepoo]

Will do thanks might be suffering for 2 days lol

[Smelliepoo Graduate in reply to caddy1805]

Take it slow, drink lots of water and stretch LOTS! If you ache then keep moving, don't let yourself stiffen up! You will be fine.

[Smelliepoo Graduate in reply to Smelliepoo]

Oh and read the post that someone is going to put up in a mo with the plan on it, if you haven't already!

[Hazel10 Graduate]

An hour BEFORE doing couch to 5 is a big climb - not sure I could do that! Put your trainers on and go - don’t let your head tell you no, tell it yes! Best of luck to you.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum.

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

Take care not to overdo it.........build up your exercise gradually or you risk injury.

Enjoy your journey.

[JacquieH3dogs]

Hah......going to bed instead of exercising sounds SO familiar. Enjoy!!!!

[Reluctantrunner40 Graduate]

Good luck, I've just started too and I'm on Week2, I've found posting on here keeps my motivation up! And the best advice I got was to start slow and steady - hope it goes well.