Hey everyone.... to cut a long story short it's time to shift this weight...it really is thee only big thing that taints my life...it pulls me back..im a happy go lucky person but deep down this makes me sad... Im 5.4ft and 15.7 stone... I don't know how this happened... It stops NOW...
I have 3 boys, I'm on my own and the responsibility of EVERYTHING is on me and food is my go to... Happy, sad, exited, socialising... DEFINITELY emotional eater...but mainly when stress hits, I'm in a great frame of mind to do this now....i used to Love running when I was at primary school then even out playing I could run and jump super fast down loads of steps... I felt amazing haha... I'd love that feeling back... Im starting this programme tmro and plan to start getting at least 10.000 steps a day in...also on a healthier eating plan so let's see how goes 🤗
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Do it! do it! do it! This programme and the wonderful people on this forum will see you through. I started this to lose weight too - I've lost some, feeling good - you definitely will too.
Love your image, one to keep in mind for sure. Great that you’re here, you’ve come to the right place for lots of support and inspiration. Keep checking in and chipping away day by day 😀
Great choice, I started this to get healthy, feel better about myself and lose some weight. All three are happening and I couldn't be more thrilled about it.
Welcome and keep posting to let us know how it's going. The guide is essential reading and will dispel a lot of preconceptions you may have but as many will tell you distance and speed are not important, moving is and building stamina is really what the C25K program is all about. Once you can run for 30 minutes the possibilities are endless
You got this! I’m currently half way through week 8 and 24 Stone. When started C25K I was 25 St 5 lbs. The first run is the worst but trust the system and give it your all! 💪🏃♂️🏃♀️
Well done on taking the first step and good luck with your first run. I started C25K at the beginning of January and a healthy eating plan in February. So far my fitness has massively increased and can now run for 5K and have lost 11lbs. I feel so much better. Wishing you all the best for your journey 👍
You are amazing. Such a lot on your life. I understand the emotional eating...that's my Achilles heel too. You have developed determination and the right mind set to achieve your goal. Go for it!! Use this forum for support and encouragement. Keep us posted 👋👋👋👋👋👋👋
I wasn't very different from you in height or weight in w1. I just have my last run of W9 to do (how did that happen!?). I've lost around 7kg but that is the least of it - just feel so much better. You can do it, keep going and forgive yourself rather than give up when there are bumps along the way x
Good on you. It's tough being a lone parent, I've been through it. Food was my only luxury, and there was a lot of comfort eating for me. Stress also caused me bad sleep which really contributed to my weight gain too. With regards to stress, it might be worth trying out mindfulness ( if you haven't already)- the headspace app is great. I think it's helped me persist on this journey. Also don't worry if you have to repeat weeks- I couldn't run more than 30 seconds for a couple of weeks, stayed on week 1 for 5 weeks, I'm now finally on week two. I started to lose weight and feel happier from week one though, it's definitely worth it. This forum is amazingly supportive, please keep us updated. Good luck.🏃♀️😁
You will notice your body changing too. Even though I didn't lose a lot of weight at first, all of my clothes got too big. Especially below the waist. I've dropped a dress size.
I'm doing intermittent fasting now (8-16) and the weight is coming off.
I thoroughly recommend Parkrun when you feel ready too.
Do it cheyzee and post on here when you are done. It sounds strange but on my run I distract myself sometimes by thinking about what I will say when I get back. Weight loss wasn’t a major goal for me but I have lost a couple of kilos but at 63 with both parents dying young (59 and 72) with heart disease I just wanted to get fitter, and see my grandkids grow up. I went to GP on Monday and my blood pressure had dropped from around 150/100 to 130/80, I was delighted. Take it slowly, at first you may well run slower than a fast walk but it doesn’t matter. Well done for making this decision can’t wait to hear how you get on.
Excellent. You are definitely in the zone, great mind set. Take it slow, step by step, repeat runs if necessary, don't be hard on yourself if you have to, the aim is to move. Do lots of stretching too after your run. I am on week 7 and have lost a stone and feel good. You will find lots of support on this forum. Keep us posted. Happy running 😄 love the image you posted btw👍
It is 'tomorrow' now and your post has made me smile. You can do this!
As others have said, take your time, repeat runs if you have to. Warming up and cooing down is important. Keep hydrated, especially the day before you run.
The guide to the plan, link posted by IannodaTruffe, truly is essential reading.
Good luck. I wish you all the best. It’s a lot of work ahead but very much worth it. Over the last year I have shed 20 lbs and I assure you it has been worth it for both appearance and health. Ed
Oh my goodness you’ll smash it with your positivity!
I’m similar. Doing this for health physical and mental. Weight loss too. Run 1 of week 2 felt so much easier than run 1 of week 1. That’s progress and you’ll make that with every step.
Go for it! Some general tips from a recent graduate that might help you out in the early weeks:
1. Think about whether you are someone who wants to cover a predetermined route that ends up some where near where you started (one that can get longer with the programme), or someone who's quite happy to head out the door and simply see where your feet take you.
2. Work out a practical and sustainable routine for your three weekly runs (days and time). I stuck to the same routine pretty much throughout the programme and I found it much easier to progress than my wife who's struggled to find a decent routine and still has a few weeks to go. Are you an early bird or nighthawk?
3. Consider doing a few 30min brisk walks before diving into the programme. You can use them to test out routes, clothing, footwear, phone+headphone combo (an arm holder for the phone has been really handy).
4. Test out the app properly before heading out on first run. I had to change a couple of app settings to prevent the app from closing down every few mins when the screen locked. My first two runs of week 1 ended up being over 20mins longer than planned!
5. Try out the different voice coaches.
6. As many others on the forum will say, keep things slow, don't force your pace.
7. Post about your successes (and may be failures). This is a really supportive community.
8. Listen to your body, know when you need to take more than just a day or two of rest, or when it might be worth repeating a session before moving on.
9. It's all about the duration of activity, not the distance. Don't set out expecting cover 5k by the end. Some do, a great many don't.
10. Enjoy the experience! Enjoy being outside, knowing that you're doing something good for yourself and your family.
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