Today is the first anniversary of my Mum’s death. I made a commitment on her birthday in January, with the ‘promise present’ to her that I would focus more on my weight loss journey and improve my overall fitness.
I have lost almost two stone since then (over six stone overall) and started exercising for the first time in over 40 years.
Today I ran for 20 minutes without a break as part of the C25K programme (W5R3). I did it for her. I know she would have been proud of me. I wish I had done it whilst she was still alive.
Surprisingly, it wasn’t as hard for me as that first run, when that one minute run seemed almost impossible. I’m amazed at that and how far I have come.
Now onto week 6.
I also still have 3 pounds to lose to get out of the ‘obese’ category and into the overweight’ one. I hope to do that before I graduate from C25K.
Thank you to this programme for helping me achieve things I never thought I could do. Thanks too to this supportive community. I’ve learned lots and gained strength from your comments.
Written by
Frissels
Graduate
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
I know that your mother would have been very proud of you for running run 3 of week 5, congratulations, onwards and upwards to week 6 run 1 but be careful about that run as it catches out some people with the interval walks and runs, just take it slowly 🏃♀️ 👍.
Wow well done you that’s fabulous. You look great. Be proud I’m sure your mum would be.
Like you trying to move out of obese !! A long way to go but I’m feeling confident for the first time in many years. I may have found a way to do it !! ✅✅🎉🎉
Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.
Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.
Joined by my 61 year old mum!
I lost my mum! 
Running for my mental health
My first post graduate run 🍁🍂
