Time for change!

For the last few years I have looked out of my window and seen joggers,runners ect and thought why are you running? Is someone chasing you? Oh you are doing this on purpose! No seriously I have gone from sofa spud to spending the last two weeks taking 2 mile walks every day with my dog.i now want to be one of those people going past my window and in a few weeks if I could possibly squeeze myself into a form of lycra I think I just might! (Photo is of my dog not me! To be fair he,d probably look better in lycra!)

[Enxo Graduate]

Good on you! I wanted to get fit but more importantly loose weight. I have never been good controlling my eating but running 3 times a week seems to be working at last! Do you have any goals (except for wearing lycra!) in mind?

[Hidden in reply to Enxo]

Well I love my food but I ignore the im full signs! and i love cooking.so it's so difficult.i just want to be healthier and not be such a lump to be honest.running 3 times a week! Awesome!! I'm glad it's working for you hopefully it will for me too.

[Enxo Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Take it easy and it'll come!

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on your decision.

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

Enjoy your journey.

[Decker]

Good for you Curvy! You’re gonna love it!

[Cakerunner Graduate]

Hi there and welcome! And, it sounds like you are ready to give c25k a go!.......and, you dont have to wear lycra, just so you know😁 .......personally, I saved the buying of lycra until I could look at myself in it and feel okay?

I saw a fella yesterday just jogging on down my street, looking cool and comfortable, in his denim shorts🤷‍♀️

Anyway, I digress......when you do it, take it easy, take it slowly, and let us know how you're getting on!😊

[Hidden in reply to Cakerunner]

Thank you Sonia.phew! About the lycra I wouldn't wish that on anyone! With me standing still, let alone in motion! I will definitely let you know how I get on.

[PlodLife Graduate]

Well done you! I was in the same place just over a year ago. I love food and cooking too and also not good at the old portion control. Other people running looked like such a nice activity 😂 a year on and I've signed up for a 10k (postponed but not to worry). I definitely don't enjoy every run but there's a bug and at some point you'll feel a huge need to 'pop out for a run'. Good luck!!!!

[Hidden]

Plodlife! Love that name.yes the old portion control hmmmmm when I dish up dinner my plates are nearly overflowing (bit like my trousers! ) my mum used to plate up big meals so I guess it kinda carried on. I was going to ask that question on here if you are meant to enjoy every run and I have seen many posts where people have said you will get to feel a need for a run so thank you for that,that's what I thought what a nice thing to do jogging , running etc well I will see how I feel.as for your name for all you have achieved fantastic!! ( sorry about postponement)

[Hidden]

My god my posts are long! Sorry I'm a talker will try to shorten.

[happysouls Graduate]

I realised one day that most of the people I know who are in really good shape are runners. It made me think that if they could all do it maybe I should try. Although I found it hard, the feeling of achievement was incredible. I couldn't believe I was actually running. I still feel like that 2 years later! Actually enjoying a run while running is more hit and miss for me and comes and goes. But I always feel good for having done it and feel mentally and physically great afterwards. Even while it is a slog it has always been addictive! I hope you learn to love it too!

[Hidden]

I totally get the sense of achievement, to be honest I felt that when I made the decision to start! Which is what you did two years ago I love that you said you couldn't believe you were running and still feel that way that made me smile.thanks happysouls.

[Hidden]

Welcome, well done for deciding to start C25K you won't regret it 👍 take it nice and slow and remember to stay hydrated and you'll do great,

I was happy drinking beer and eating pizza before I started this 😂 now I own running clothes (no Lycra tho 😂 no one wants to see that)

Keep posting your progress and we'll be right behind you supporting you the whole way

Good luck you've got this 💪👊

Enjoy your journey 😊

[Hidden]

Sofa spud here too. But same as you, walking most days with two dogs. They’re taken out several times a day by various family members.

The only thing that got me up and walking was signing up for a medal! Walked 5km!

Now aiming for 10km. signed up for that medal too.

Not yet a runner due to hip replacement so walking until I get there! Could run 5 even 10 metres but not km!