Is this ok for 50+ tubby ladies?

[BellaShh]

Is there anyone on here who is early 50’s and rated as obese on BMI who is succeeding with their journey to fitness?

[SJ60]

I’m 60 and definitely in the obese category. I’m pushing on through week 7 and surprising myself with every run! I’m not any lighter but I have lost inches and gained fitness and confidence. Come and join us 👍😃

[Tinytears60 Graduate in reply to SJ60]

What a lovely uplifting post!... 👏👏 I’m a couple of months off 60 myself and menopausal weight gain is clinging on for its life!...

but I’m on Week 8

It’s such a magical programme for any shape, size, age, etc etc - I love it.. and the support off the forum is the best! We have such giggles!

BellaShh you will love it!

[BellaShh in reply to Tinytears60]

Hi There I wasn’t sure how to ask a question on here so thank you - and for the encouragement ! 👍

[Tinytears60 Graduate in reply to BellaShh]

Snail pace slow - I think we all make the mistake of thinking we are Mo Farah at week 1..

it may help you to know week 1 I could only do 20 seconds initially!

60 seconds sounds easy —- UNTIL you do it.. but

Fear not! You get there!

It’s magical 👌 😀

[BellaShh in reply to SJ60]

Thank you for the encouragement ! I will 😳

[Flaraflarkin Graduate]

This is the best thing out there for us "50+ tubby ladies" 😊 Just Do it. Do it. Do it. Trust the programme! It works, this is the 2nd time I've done C25k and all going well I am planning to graduate at the end of this week! It's hard, but you won't regret it 😊

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Flaraflarkin]

Yeayayayayayya Go girl!

[Tinytears60 Graduate in reply to Flaraflarkin]

Yayyyy - 👏👏👏🏃🏽‍♀️

Best of luck on your graduation 🎓🏃🏽‍♀️

[BellaShh in reply to Flaraflarkin]

Brilliant to hear thank you👍

[Nilsam Graduate]

Well done, BellaShh. You will get so much support on this programme. It is for ALL! Go slow. Go happy and healthy and run run run. I hope you have fun with it. 🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🤸🏻‍♀️👍

[BellaShh in reply to Nilsam]

Thank you - I will be going slow for sure!! 🤪

[Nilsam Graduate in reply to BellaShh]

Will look out for your post. Take care.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

You do it... it will be absolutely fine... check out the post for Newbies... take it steady and slow... keep posting and enjoy!

There are all sorts here, short, tall, larger and smaller... young and not so young ( I started at 65, five years ago

Just take this at your own relaxed pace and know we are all here with you

[BellaShh in reply to Oldfloss]

That’s really helpful - thank you for the tip too - much appreciated 👍👍👍

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum.

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

and includes advice on minimising impact, stretching after every run, hydration and strengthening exercises, all of which will help.

Your demographic is well represented on this forum........you are in good company.

Enjoy your journey.

[BellaShh in reply to IannodaTruffe]

I must confess I was worried that it was just for youngsters!! So I now feel more motivated To get my trainers out!! Thanks so much 👍

[IannodaTruffe Mentor in reply to BellaShh]

We currently have an 85 year old doing the plan..........age is a number.

[Overweightandunfit Graduate]

I’m mid fifties and definitely more of a ball than a stick but I’m on week 8 and although it’s challenging I’m doing it. You’ll be fine just remember slow and steady.

[BellaShh in reply to Overweightandunfit]

Thank you for the encouragement 👍 seems there is plenty of it in here!! 👍👍

[Dtay1978 Graduate]

This program is ok for almost everyone, welcome aboard 😊