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loleeepopGraduate
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yesterday I took my weight and was extremely disappointed by what I saw and so I discovered this programme :) I’m posting this to hold myself accountable and finish the nine weeks! I just finished my first run for week one with my best friend and I loved it so much!! hope y’all also are having fun with the runs, I’ve got sweat on my glasses now lol.

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Welcome to the forum and well done on getting started.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.

Enjoy your journey.

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MerryLynetteGraduate

Well done for taking your first steps towards a healthier lifestyle. I must be honest and let you know that you may not lose much weight just by running, but regardless of weight loss this is a FANTABULOUS programme and I fully recommend it - I graduated today and started 9 weeks ago for the very same reason.In the UK you can use the NHS healthy eating app - it's not available outside of the UK so, unfortunately, I haven't been able to use it - but I hope it helps you.

TRUST THE C25K PROGRAMME - sometimes the next activity might seem like quite a big jump, but you will be able to do it. This forum is also full of friendly people and helpful advice! GOOD LUCK! 🏃🏻‍♀️

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loleeepopGraduate in reply toMerryLynette

congratulations on graduating! 🥳🎉 thanks for the helpful info too :)

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Instructor57Graduate

Welcome to the forum and the program and well done on completing that first run ! 😁👍Do read the guide linked to by IannodaTruffe .

It is full of really helpfull advice to steer you through the program .

Enjoy the runs !

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SueAppleRunGraduate

Well done that’s the hardest run out the way, taking the first step is always the hardest, enjoy your running adventure

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LabloveGraduate

Good luck.

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